“Kay Yow was among the most influential figures in the history of women’s basketball. In the way she approached life, she touched thousands of lives directly through her legendary coaching career, but millions more have and will benefit from her courage in the face of great illness. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with Kay’s family and North Carolina State University during this difficult time." - Myles Brand, NCAA President

“There are really no words to adequately describe Coach Yow, her impact and influence on so many young women and on so many of us in the women’s basketball community. She has been an inspiration, a ‘guiding light’ and a champion in every sense of the word.” - Sue Donohoe, NCAA Vice President for Division I Women’s Basketball

“Kay Yow contributed greatly to the growth of the game of women’s basketball and the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship.  In her lifetime, she touched the lives of thousands of student-athletes, coaches and fans and effected change.  She was visionary.  She was passionate and committed.  She embodied all that is “right and good” in collegiate athletics.   The game of women’s basketball and the Division I Women’s Basketball Championship has grown and is better because of Coach Yow.  She will remain an inspiration for generations to come.” - Jacki Silar, Chair of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee and senior woman administrator at Duke University