Grim report on Pat Summitt's condition

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pat Summitt's pastor says her death is imminent.

Dr. Chris Stephens told a Knoxville radio station, Newstalk 98.7, the legendary coach's condition has gotten to the point that Summitt's son is no longer allowing visitors, reports CBS Knoxville affiliate WVLT-TV.

"Pat will probably pass into Heaven in the next few days," said Stephens.

He said he's praying for either a recovery for Summitt or a gentle and easy death.

Stephens said there was a line of players who came to say their goodbyes and offer support to Summitt Sunday, but her son, Tyler Stephens, stopped visitors Monday.

"Pat has gone down pretty rapidly. Tyler has been unbelievable in taking care of his mother with the best help and the best folks that could possibly be. He's doing very well," said Stephens, who added that he'll oversee her funeral because that's what Summitt wanted.

Throughout the weekend, family, friends and former players made their way to Knoxville to see the coach.

Summitt announced in 2011 that she was suffering from early onset dementia, Alzheimer's Type.

A statement on her foundation's website reads, "On behalf of Pat Summitt's family, we acknowledge the past few days have been difficult for Pat as her early onset dementia, 'Alzheimer's Type,' progresses. She is surrounded by those who mean the most to her and during this time. We ask for prayers for Pat and her family and friends, as well as your utmost respect and privacy. Thank you."

Her story is well documented and her love and passion for the sport was second to none.

Pat Summitt was basketball, she was the University of Tennessee and she forever will be the Lady Vols.

Summitt, who won a record 1,098 games and eight national championships, helped put women's basketball on the map as head coach of the University of Tennessee's Lady Vols.

She's the reason the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is in Knoxville.

Summitt received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama in 2012 and was recognized by ESPN as its Arthur Ashe Courage Award winner.

Coach Summitt celebrated her 64th birthday on June 14.