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Legendary Coach Pat Summitt Diagnosed with Dementia

Gregg Doyel of CBSSports.com reports the incredibly sad news this afternoon that legendary University of Tennessee women’s coach Pat Summitt has been diagnosed with dementia.

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Former women’s basketball players at Tennessee are getting calls Tuesday that Volunteers coach Pat Summitt, 59, has been diagnosed with dementia.

An announcement is expected later in the day, CBSSports.com has learned. Former players are flying into Knoxville, Tenn., from all over the world to be there for Summitt — who will try to coach this season, according to a former player.
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