Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt, a pioneer of women's college basketball who guided the Tennessee Volunteers to eight national titles in her 38 seasons at the university, died Tuesday morning.

She was 64.

Summitt led the Lady Vols to 1,098 victories -- the most in Division I college basketball history (men or women) ­­-- before stepping down in 2012, one year after announcing she had early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type.

Pau Gasol is willing to play for Spain in the Olympics despite concerns about the Zika virus.

"My commitment to the national team is greater than my fears over what might happen," Gasol wrote Saturday in the Spanish newspaper Marca. "My feelings of passion and responsibility toward my national team, my sport and my teammates are huge. They have always been and always will be. My first instinct in that sense has always been to want to be with the national team each summer."

Gasol also called on Rio officials to ensure the safety of everyone attending the Games, which begin Aug. 5.

"I will be going hoping and trusting that the people and organizations will do everything possible and take measures to minimize possible risk to the athletes. I have always had the doubt that they -- so as not to put other elements of the event in danger -- have not been mindful of the health and safety of the athletes and all those who will attend the Olympics in Rio -- whether those people are athletes, accompanying family, friends or fans. It is a pity that [the situation] is like this.

"We must trust in the authorities that they will follow up with what they have promised and take proper measures."

Kyrie Irving has accepted the final invitation for the United States' 12-man roster for the 2016 Olympics.

Irving weighed the decision all week after the Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 7 of The Finals.

Irving, the MVP of the 2014 Basketball World Cup, averaged 19.6 points and 4.7 assists for the Cavaliers this season.

Here is the roster Mike Krzyzewski will coach in Rio:

Kyrie Irving
Klay Thompson
Kyle Lowry
DeMar DeRozan
Jimmy Butler
Kevin Durant
Harrison Barnes
Draymond Green
Paul George
Carmelo Anthony
DeMarcus Cousins
DeAndre Jordan

Harrison Barnes has accepted an invitation to play for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.

Barnes will be a restricted free agent at the start of the offseason.

The Golden State Warriors will also be represented by Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, though Barnes could be on another team's roster by the second week of July.

Barnes joins Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and Green at forward.

LeBron James has informed USA Basketball he will not play in the 2016 Olympics.

James had played in each of the previous three Olympics for the United States.

James cited the amount of court time he's logged with six straight trips to The Finals.

James' agent Rich Paul informed Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo Thursday of James' decision. James contacted Mike Krzyzewski Thursday.

"I could use the rest," James told cleveland.com.

James stayed relatively healthy this season and the thought of him even playing in the Olympics a year was almost unfathomable.

The United States has set 10 of their 12 roster spots for their 2016 Olympic team with the final two spots reserved for Kyrie Irving and LeBron James to make a final decision on whether they will participate.

The following ten players are confirmed to participate.

Kevin Durant
Klay Thompson
Jimmy Butler
Carmelo Anthony
DeMarcus Cousins
DeAndre Jordan
Kyle Lowry
DeMar DeRozan
Draymond Green
Paul George

Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard were amongst likely participants who have withdrawn.

DeMar DeRozan has committed to play for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.

DeRozan is a free agent this offseason after another All-Star season with the Toronto Raptors.

DeRozan played for the United States in the 2014 World Cup.

Kawhi Leonard has withdrawn from consideration for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.

Leonard is the reigning two-time Defensive Player of the Year and finished second in MVP voting.

The United States has considerable depth at forward in Paul George, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.

DeAndre Jordan has earned a spot on the United States' Olympic team in Rio.

Jordan was a first-team All-NBA selection at center this past season.

The United States needed another big man along with DeMarcus Cousins.

Jimmy Butler has accepted an invitation to play for the United States in the 2016 Olympics.

Butler has no previous experience with the United States as he emerged during the 14-15 season.