Stanford women’s basketball honored former coach Tara VanDerveer on Sunday by naming the court at Maples Pavilion after her, marking a historic recognition of the legendary coach’s contributions. The renaming came just before Stanford's game against Gonzaga,

STANFORD — Kate Paye walked into the Stanford women’s basketball office on a recent Friday morning moments after hanging up the phone with former star and Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike — and who does she see but another former star in WNBA rookie Cameron Brink.

Stanford women's basketball honored legendary coach Tara VanDerveer on Sunday by naming the court at Maples Pavilion after her. Tara VanDerveer Court was unveiled ahead of the team's game against Gonzaga.

Tara VanDerveer, who retired with the most wins in college basketball history, will be honored before Stanford’s home game Sunday against Gonzaga

Stanford began the game on a 10-0 run, forcing Gonzaga head coach Lisa Fortier to burn an early timeout. By the end of the first quarter, Stanford built a 22-point lead. By the break, the Cardinal were doubling up the Bulldogs, 48-24. Midway through the third, the lead grew as large as 35 points.

Stanford named the playing floor at Maples Pavilion after former longtime women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, who led the Cardinal to three national titles.