Earlier today, the college basketball community was hit hard by the news that legendary Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was diagnosed with early onset dementia at just age 59.Kentucky women’s head basketball coach Matthew Mitchell made this statement today upon learning the news.”My thoughts and prayers are with Coach Summitt and her family,” Mitchell said. “She’s done so much for me personally and I wouldn’t be where I am professionally without the contributions she has made in my life. She has been such an incredible example to me and she is someone I care for tremendously. It took a great amount of courage to address this issue but it doesn’t surprise me. She’s always been a very courageous woman. My family is praying for Coach Summitt and Tyler. I also know Mickie (DeMoss) and Holly (Warlick) along with the entire Tennessee will be there for Coach Summitt during this difficult time.”Kentucky men’s head basketball coach John Calipari also was affected by the news and made the following statement.”Pat Summitt transcends her sport,” Calipari said. “She is more than just a coach; she is a leader in her field. Pat Summitt was one of the original promoters of women’s sports and no one has done more for her sport or for women in general than she has. She will be in my daily prayers and I urge all of the Big Blue Nation to keep her in their thoughts and prayers.”UK Athletics joins Mitchell and Calipari in encouraging everyone to keep Summitt in their prayers.