December 13, 2010

Tributes to Tara

... on her upcoming 800th career win.

From Janie McCauley (Associated Press):

To think Tara VanDerveer nearly became a lawyer.

Back home and studying for the law school admission test after college, VanDerveer's father made her earn room and board by coaching her sister's high school team — and that's all it took. Read more...

From Michelle Smith (FanHouse):

In the women's basketball cult of personality, Connecticut's Geno Auriemma is the yeller, stalking the sidelines. Tennessee's Pat Summitt comes with the icy glare of disapproval and expectation.

Stanford's Tara VanDerveer is the professor. Studious and detailed, reserved and competitive, VanDerveer has carved out one of the most impressive resumes in the game. Read more...

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