Players, fellow coaches and fans took to social media to show their appreciation for Muffet McGraw's Hall of Fame career.
McGraw announced Wednesday that she was retiring as women's basketball coach at Notre Dame after 33 years.
McGraw has a record of 848-252 at Notre Dame and led the school to national championships in 2001 and 2018.
Here are some of the best tweets:
@MuffetMcGraw thank you for your tireless work in serving our game. Your voice. Your activism for female coaches coaching in our game. Your knowledge. Your winning ways. You are appreciated. And thank you for giving us @IrishCoachIvey! @ndwbb
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) April 22, 2020
Muffet McGraw has earned legendary status for her tremendous national impact on college basketball-as well as the deep respect and affection of our local community in South Bend. Thank you for your leadership! https://t.co/2rCFb5Juk0
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) April 22, 2020
Amazing run @MuffetMcGraw
— Mike Brey (@NDMikeBrey) April 22, 2020
One of the great coaches in ANY sport.
You have been and will continue to be a great friend and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/k4bnjOQMAA
My best goes out to @MuffetMcGraw as she represented @ndwbb & @NotreDame in such a classy manner.All of college sports needs more with her principles.A HoFer on/ off the court . May God Bless Muffet in her future endeavors . @sportsiren @RebeccaLobo @richarddeitsch
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) April 22, 2020
Thank you for your immeasurable impact on the women's game! 👏 https://t.co/oOufECugaa
— WNBA (@WNBA) April 22, 2020
Hosting the women's NCAA b-ball tournament for 4 years, I had the pleasure of talking to @MuffetMcGraw on several occasions.. she embodies everything that is right about the game of basketball. Tough as nails, honest and she loved her players. A true legend @ndwbb.
— Kevin Negandhi (@KNegandhiESPN) April 22, 2020
Thank you Muffet for all that you've done and all that you will continue to do to grow our sport. You are what grace looks like. So many people benefited from you. Blessings to you and your family as you go forward. 👏🏽🙏🏽💯 https://t.co/Jb5p5mhGO0
— Felisha Legette-Jack (@UBCoachJack) April 22, 2020
Forever a legend ☘️
— The Naismith Trophy (@NaismithTrophy) April 22, 2020
Congratulations to our 3x @wernerladderco Naismith Women's #COY @MuffetMcGraw on a remarkable 33 year career 👏@ndwbb | #ThankYouMuffet pic.twitter.com/GjPgqDSDl1
Words can't express my appreciation for you coach! You have blazed the trail for ALL female coaches! Your style, grace and willingness to reach down and pull others up! You ma'am are the 🐐!! I will never forget our conversations and I wish you all the Best❤️💙 https://t.co/8gFzRjUl0M
— CoachYo (@YolettMcCuin) April 22, 2020
sad that Muffet is done, but so excited for @IrishCoachIvey! ND through and through. the team is in great hands. https://t.co/saB5TMhw4M
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) April 22, 2020
I spent most of my time hating Notre Dame and Muffet. Now you get to hear me say it: It was because you're damn good at basketball. The closest thing to a rivalry with UConn since Tennessee. Thanks for the memories, coach.
— Diana Taurasi's Bun (@DT3sBun) April 22, 2020
Former players show appreciation
To the greatest coach I've ever had, THANK YOU!! Enjoy retirement ❤️@MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/oVOxIvKejG
— Arike Ogunbowale (@Arike_O) April 22, 2020
Congrats on an amazing career Coach!!! You are the best coach and I'm lucky to have played for you. I love you @MuffetMcGraw ❤️❤️🐐 pic.twitter.com/INT7xa3y2R
— Marina Mabrey (@mmabrey1) April 22, 2020
thirty-three @ndwbb seasons of fearless, competitive, and compassionate leadership. congratulations on your retirement... but you will forever be my 'Coach'. 🍾🍀💚 @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/6wcUhASIwe
— Natalie Achonwa (@NatAchon) April 22, 2020
I will never forget that one of my hardest college practices came after a 20+ point win bc @MuffetMcGraw said we should of won by 35+ instead. She was never satisfied & always hungry for more. It wasn't solely about the margin of victory but moreso holding ourselves accountable
— Brianna Turner (@_Breezy_Briii) April 22, 2020
One of the best decisions of my life was to attend the University of Notre Dame to play for @MuffetMcGraw. You have impacted my life in so many ways. Congrats on an amazing career coach. The greatest to ever do it. Welcome to retirement 🤗💚🍀 pic.twitter.com/2N5CR3yChn
— Devereaux Peters (@MsPeters14) April 22, 2020
Your impact stretches well beyond the basketball court...Thank You!! Congrats on your retirement! ❤️☘️ pic.twitter.com/KkHoTBCYPY
— Jessica Shepard (@JShepard32) April 22, 2020
To a legend-
— Jackie Young (@JackieYoung3) April 22, 2020
Thank you. For believing in me. For always pushing me during my three years at Notre Dame. For still checking in on me. For everything. Happy Retirement ☘️ @MuffetMcGraw pic.twitter.com/ILNLbbErLI
