Coaching legend filed affidavit as part of a lawsuit by former team employee . Summitt won more than 1,000 games and eight national championships . She has been diagnosed with early - onset Alzheimer 's . But according to an affidavit she filed in conjunction with a lawsuit filed by a friend and former colleague against the university and its athletics director , the legendary coach did n't make the decision to step down on her own . She still has role with team as coach emeritus .
Coaching legend filed affidavit as part of a lawsuit by former team employee . Summitt won more than 1,000 games and eight national championships . She has been diagnosed with early - onset Alzheimer 's . She still has role with team as coach emeritus .