Former Tennessee coaching legend Pat Summitt is "struggling" and her family is "preparing for the worst," according to a report from the Knoxville News Sentinel.
According to the report, an unnamed source told the paper "I don't think anybody knows whether she will last a day, a month, or a year."
The family released a statement on Sunday morning:
Summitt, who revealed in 2011 that she suffered from early onset Alzheimer's disease, remains in the retirement center she entered early this year.
Summitt continued to coach for the season following her announcement before stepping down at Tennessee. She left the Lady Vols having won 1,098 games and eight national championships.
Summitt's family and former players were said to be with her and preparing a public statement. Several of her supporters were active on social media as the report started circulating.
Praying for Coach @patsummitt and her family tonight! #PrayforPat
— Josh Dobbs (@josh_dobbs1) June 26, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with @patsummitt and her family! #PrayForPat
— kamera harris (@_kodakmoment_) June 26, 2016
All prayers and good thoughts to @patsummitt ,her family, friends, the Lady Vols, and Vols family...blessed and honored to know "Coach Pat!"
— Charles Davis (@CFD22) June 26, 2016
