Tara VanDerveer, the NCAA's winningest basketball coach, is retiring after her record-breaking 45-year career, Stanford announced Tuesday evening.

The big picture: VanDerveer surpassed the record of Duke men's coach Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski in January and finishes with a record 1,216 career victories.

The sport's all-time wins leader.
A legend of the game.
And the steward of a sisterhood that spans generations.

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By the numbers: In her 45 years as a head coach, VanDerveer led Idaho (1978-80), Ohio State (1980-85) and Stanford (1985-95, 1996-2024).

• In 38 seasons at Stanford, the Hall of Famer led the Cardinal to three NCAA championships (1990, 1992 and 2021) and 14 Final Fours.

What she's saying: "I've been spoiled to coach the best and brightest at one of the world's foremost institutions for nearly four decades," said VanDerveer in a statement that did not give a reason for her retirement.

• "Coupled with my time at Ohio State and Idaho, and as head coach of the United States National Team, it has been an unforgettable ride," she added.

What's next: "VanDerveer's last day on The Farm will be May 8, on the 39th anniversary of her original hire," per Stanford's statement.

• She will continue to work with Stanford and the Athletics Department in an advisory capacity.

The bottom line: "Tara's name is synonymous with the sport and women's basketball would not be what it is today without her pioneering work," noted Bernard Muir, Stanford's Jaquish & Kenninger director of athletics, in a statement.

• "Tara's impact is simply unmatched, and I don't think it's a stretch to characterize her as one of the most influential people to ever be associated with this university."

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Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.