Stanford Women’s Basketball Coaching Legend VanDerveer Calls It a Career

Stanford Coach Tara VanDerveer reacts to a play during an NCAA Tournament game against Norfolk State in Stanford, Calif., on March 22, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo

STANFORD, Calif.—Tara VanDerveer lent her time and energy to a young Dawn Staley behind the scenes years before the South Carolina coach started winning championships or delivering an improbable undefeated season.

The Hall of Fame Stanford coach did the same for her Pacific-12 Conference rivals.