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FILE - In this March 5, 2017, file photo, Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer waves the net after finishing cutting it down after her team beat Oregon State in the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college basketball game in Seattle. VanDerveer has signed a three-year contract extension that takes the Hall of Fame Stanford coach through the 2019-20 season. She discussed her deal during Pac-12 media day, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. VanDerveer is just the third Division I coach to reach 1,000 wins. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer receives new 3-year deal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 5, 2014, file photo, Stanford assistant coach Kate Paye, coach Tara VanDerveer and associate head coach Amy Tucker, from left, watch practice before the women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Tucker is retiring from coaching but will remain with the program in an administrative role.Tucker shared the news Wednesday night that she is calling it a career to her time on the bench, writing, “It has been a great journey and I have loved it.” (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Longtime Stanford top assistant coach Amy Tucker retiring

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

South Carolina guard Allisha Gray (10) and teammates celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in the semifinals of the women's Final Four, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Dallas.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

South Carolina women beat Stanford 62-53 in Final Four

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Stanford head coach Tara Vanderveer, right, works with her players during practice at the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Geno Auriemma, Tara VanDerveer differ on decline in female coaches

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Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer celebrates a basket with her team during the first half of a second-round game against Kansas State in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, March 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Travel challenges just part of NCAA Tournament for Stanford

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford's Dijonai Carrington (21) gets past New Mexico State's Tyler Ellis (22) to put up a shot during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 2 seed Stanford rallies to beat New Mexico State 72-64

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

No. 8 Stanford’s fast start buries Utah

By JEFF FARAUDO - Associated Press

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer is greeted by fans as she enters the court before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer joins elite 1,000 wins club

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2013, file photo, Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer, second from left, is presented a framed jersey in recognition of her 900 career wins after the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Stanford, Calif. On Friday night when No. 8 Stanford hosts USC, Vanderveer is poised to become just the second NCAA women's coach to enter the 1,000 wins club, alongside the late Pat Summitt. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Quotes about Tara VanDerveer approaching win No. 1,000

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FILE - In this March 30, 2009, file photo, Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer cuts down the net after Stanford defeated Iowa State 74-53 to advance to the Final Four during a women's NCAA tournament regional championship college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif. On Friday night when No. 8 Stanford hosts USC, Vanderveer is poised to become just the second NCAA women's coach to enter the 1,000 wins club, alongside the late Pat Summitt. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Tara VanDerveer chases more history, 1,000th career win

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

No. 10 Stanford rallies to stun No. 7 Washington 72-68

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Samuelson helps No. 10 Stanford ease past Washington State

By ANDY BUHLER - Associated Press

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) passes the ball during practice before the women's Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Connecticut plays Stanford Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Stanford looks to end UConn’s run at perfection

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma gets off the team bus as he arrives at a hotel Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. Connecticut is scheduled to play Stanford in the semifinals of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Talented group of coaches lead Final Four teams

By DOUG FEINBERG - Associated Press

Stanford guard Lili Thompson (1) shoots against North Carolina guard Latifah Coleman (2) and forward Stephanie Mavunga, left rear, during the first half of a regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, April 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Behind Ogwumike, Stanford returns to Final Four

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford forward Chiney Ogwumike, front right, hugs forward Mikaela Ruef after Stanford defeated North Carolina 74-65 in a regional final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, April 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Ruef a surprise star in Stanford’s Final Four run

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford forward Chiney Ogwumike, right, joins the rest of the team's starters during a news conference at the NCAA college basketball tournament on Monday, March 31, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford plays North Carolina in a regional final on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stanford, North Carolina each look to Final Four

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Penn State guard Maggie Lucas, center, is consoled by a assistant coach Fred Chmiel, left, and guard/forward Jenny DeGraaf (41) while sitting on the bench during the second half of a regional semifinal game against Stanford at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Stanford, Calif., Sunday, March 30, 2014. Stanford won 82-57. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Maggie Lucas shut down as Penn State’s season ends

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford forward Taylor Greenfield (4) celebrates afer scoring against Penn State during a first half of a regional semifinal at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Stanford , Calif., Sunday, March 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stanford beats Penn State, into own regional final

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer speaks during a news conference at the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Stanford, Calif. Stanford is scheduled to play Penn State in a regional semifinal on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Stanford’s VanDerveer offers tips to Penn State

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press