South Carolina, Paris joining Staley’s women in making the Gamecocks a basketball school
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina, Paris joining Staley’s women in making the Gamecocks a basketball school

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Leave it to Dawn Staley to know before most everyone else about the biggest surprise in college basketball. South Carolina’s women’s coach got the inside scoop after talking with her counterpart, second-year coach Lamont Paris, when the men’s team returned from their August trip in the Bahamas. Picked last in the Southeastern Conference after going 11-21 in Paris’ debut season, South Carolina is 18-3 and rolling along almost as strongly as Staley’s undefeated group. “When you don’t think forces outside of you are giving you your just due, it only reinforces the tight knit group you do have.” South Carolina men look to continue their success at Georgia on Saturday while the women host Ole Miss on Sunday. “We’re trying to figure out what we’re going to do on Selection Sunday,” when both the men’s and women’s NCAA fields are announced on March 17, Staley said.

Women Basketball Team College Basketball South Carolina Kentucky South Carolina Sec Tennessee Paris Staley Gamecocks Gamecock  gamecocks  women  joining  points  staleys  mens  team  basketball  staley  south  paris  making  womens  school  carolina

History of this topic

No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

No. 4 South Carolina, coming off rare loss, uses 32-0 run to roll past No. 15 Iowa State 76-36

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Audi Crooks had 13 points and nine rebounds for Iowa State, and Mackenzie Hare scored 12 for the Cyclones. Takeaways Iowa State: The last time the Cyclones didn’t score more than 36 points was Jan. 14, 2012, a 59-33 loss to Texas A&M. South Carolina: …

Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Staley counsels some South Carolina fans to keep calm after No. 4 Gamecocks 1st loss in two seasons

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not in panic mode, even if some of her famous “Fams” are following the Gamecocks’ first loss in two seasons. “This is a team that hasn’t dealt with a whole lot of losing,” said Staley, whose …

No. 5 UCLA ready for revenge vs. No. 1 South Carolina two years after tournament loss
1 month ago

No. 5 UCLA ready for revenge vs. No. 1 South Carolina two years after tournament loss

LA Times  

After UCLA was eliminated by South Carolina during the 2023 Sweet 16, Bruins coach Cori Close sat at the podium for her postgame news conference. “I have to be able to put this team in different and better situations, given what I’ve learned about them.” UCLA forward Janiah Barker grabs a rebound during the Bruins’ win over Arkansas on Nov. …

South Carolina Aims to Shine Bright in Vegas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina Aims to Shine Bright in Vegas

Associated Press  

South Carolina aims to reclaim its throne in Las Vegas, taking on Michigan in a high-profile opener. The Gamecocks, who won the national title in Paris last season, will be looking to build on their momentum and prove themselves against a top-level opponent. The team will face several challenges, including matchups against No. 9 N.C. State, No. 5 UCLA, No. …

Chemistry Remains Strong as No. 1 South Carolina Aims for Another National Title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chemistry Remains Strong as No. 1 South Carolina Aims for Another National Title

Associated Press  

No. 1 South Carolina is poised for another dominant season, with the team seeking their second consecutive national title and third in four seasons. Despite losing their leading scorer and rebounder, the Gamecocks remain a formidable force, with a deep and experienced roster that is poised to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. The team faces some challenges, …

South Carolina Soars High in Women's College Basketball Preseason Rankings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina Soars High in Women's College Basketball Preseason Rankings

Associated Press  

South Carolina is poised to make a run at the NCAA Final Four this season, aiming to repeat their 2023 national championship success. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, boast a strong and experienced team with a high chance of returning to the Final Four. However, they face challenges from teams like UConn, USC, and Texas, who are also looking …

South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule
1 month, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule

Associated Press  

South Carolina remains a force in the SEC women's basketball league, ranking No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25. The Longhorns are expected to contend for a top-four finish this season, with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas bolstering their chances. The Gamecocks, led by Dawn Staley, are aiming to defend their national title, while LSU and Texas will …

South Carolina's Rising Stars Shine in First NCAA Tournament Appearance Since 2017
2 months ago

South Carolina's Rising Stars Shine in First NCAA Tournament Appearance Since 2017

Associated Press  

South Carolina is looking to build on its recent success in the SEC, with the team aiming to return to the NCAA Tournament after seven years. The Gamecocks made their first appearance in seven years with a strong performance in the SEC, showcasing the potential of their young players. With the return of sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles and the emergence of …

Defending champion South Carolina to open season in Las Vegas against Michigan
7 months ago

Defending champion South Carolina to open season in Las Vegas against Michigan

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Defending national champion South Carolina has another splashy opening planned. A year ago, South Carolina began their undefeated, championship season by defeating Notre Dame in Paris. “We’re excited to have another great destination and event to start our 2024-25 season, for our team and for our FAMS,” South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said. The win over …

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley gushes over congratulations from Queen B
8 months ago

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley gushes over congratulations from Queen B

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has met plenty of noteworthy celebrities during her national championship run with the Gamecocks. Staley posted a gushing video where she read the note from the musical powerhouse she received after winning the Gamecocks’ third national championship in the past eight years earlier this month. “To Coach Staley and the entire South …

Dawn Staley and her NCAA champion South Carolina Gamecocks celebrated with parade and rally
8 months, 1 week ago

Dawn Staley and her NCAA champion South Carolina Gamecocks celebrated with parade and rally

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley and her national championship Gamecocks celebrated with a jam-packed, downtown parade and rally at the Statehouse a week after completing their undefeated season. Staley recalled to the crowd that, when asked about her young players and the new roles they would have to fill, she said to “expect the unexpected.” …

South Carolina’s Staley shares NCAA Tournament triumph with loyal FAMS upon return home
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Staley shares NCAA Tournament triumph with loyal FAMS upon return home

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley proudly marched her latest NCAA championship trophy in front of the wild, cheering “FAMS” who’ve supported her throughout South Carolina’s rise from SEC also-ran to three-time tournament winners. “That’s because Dawn Staley was raised right,” said Lloyd Yaun of Graniteville, who traveled an hour or so to welcome the team home. Karen Braggs of Columbia …

Dawn Staley and South Carolina in good place to keep dynasty rolling and repeat as champions
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dawn Staley and South Carolina in good place to keep dynasty rolling and repeat as champions

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley and South Carolina have cemented their place as the next dynasty in women’s basketball. In her 16 years at the school, Staley has built South Carolina, which was once an also-ran in the tradition-rich Southeastern Conference, into the measuring stick for the women’s game. “Dawn Staley knows that it takes more than Xs and Os to …

Perfect ending: South Carolina’s Dawn Staley wins third national title as Gamecocks down Clark, Iowa
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Perfect ending: South Carolina’s Dawn Staley wins third national title as Gamecocks down Clark, Iowa

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — With the championship secured, Dawn Staley released a year’s worth of pent-up frustration and pain. This wasn’t necessarily about revenge, although South Carolina guard Raven Johnson dubbed this season “The Revenge Tour,” it was incredibly satisfying for South Carolina, which became just the 10th team in history to finish undefeated. “I’ll leave that there.” The greatest season in …

Staley and South Carolina chase perfection, one win away from becoming 10th undefeated team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Staley and South Carolina chase perfection, one win away from becoming 10th undefeated team

Hindustan Times  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina is one victory away from completing the 10th perfect season in NCAA Division I women's basketball history. Coach Dawn Staley lost all five starters from last season's team that went into the Final Four unbeaten before losing to Caitlin Clark and Iowa. The 2010 perfect run almost ended in the title game when the Huskies trailed …

Staley, South Carolina achieve perfection, becoming 10th unbeaten team in NCAA Division I history
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Staley, South Carolina achieve perfection, becoming 10th unbeaten team in NCAA Division I history

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina has joined an elite group, becoming the 10th NCAA Division I women’s basketball team to go through a season undefeated. Coach Dawn Staley lost all five starters from last season’s team that went into the Final Four unbeaten before losing to Caitlin Clark and Iowa. The 2010 perfect run almost ended in the title game when …

South Carolina tries to finish off perfect season when it faces Clark and Iowa in women’s title game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina tries to finish off perfect season when it faces Clark and Iowa in women’s title game

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley knows Sunday’s national championship game is a big moment for women’s basketball. Standing in the way of Staley and the Gamecocks is a generational player in Caitlin Clark and an Iowa team looking for the school’s first women’s national championship. I think it’s a crash course of who’s going to have the better run, who’s going …

South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Perfectly dominant. With All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scoring 22 points, the Gamecocks emphatically kept their unbeaten season going, advancing to the championship game of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 78-59 victory over North Carolina State on Friday night. South Carolina will meet Caitlin Clark and Iowa for the national title on Sunday in a rematch of a …

South Carolina is unbeaten and maybe underrated as it heads into women’s Final Four seeking title
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina is unbeaten and maybe underrated as it heads into women’s Final Four seeking title

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — South Carolina has no losses, and maybe not enough love. 3 seed North Carolina State in Friday’s first national semifinal — an undercard of sorts to the Iowa vs. UConn/Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers main event — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley wasn’t complaining about any lack of national respect or coverage. “This is the best team she’s …

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four with an undefeated record for the second straight season. Staley was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women’s college basketball Coach of the Year for the second time. “I’m very, very satisfied with just being there for my players.. I’m forever …

Meet the Baby Gamecocks: Top seed South Carolina hopes its young talent will fuel March Madness run
9 months ago

Meet the Baby Gamecocks: Top seed South Carolina hopes its young talent will fuel March Madness run

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It has been a different run of perfection for South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, fueled by a lot of precocious, talented young players who make it difficult at times to know exactly what comes next. “I mean, it’s like every day is a new day.” Freshmen MiLaysia Fulwiley and Tessa Johnson and sophomores Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn …

South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament
9 months ago

South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

Dawn Staley and South Carolina could see some familiar faces on their path to trying to finish off an undefeated season. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament, are looking to become the 10th women’s basketball team to go unbeaten for an entire season. “What it came down to was Texas had to play three tournament teams to get …

South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris agrees to contract extension
9 months, 1 week ago

South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris agrees to contract extension

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lamont Paris is not going anywhere. The Associated Press Southeastern Conference coach of the year said Thursday he’s agreed to a contract extension that’s expected to include a hefty raise after a program turnaround in his second season with South Carolina. The trustees have set a meeting for Friday with the only item on the agenda, “Approval …

More eyes, more scrutiny: South Carolina-LSU scrap seen as a bad look for growing women’s game
9 months, 1 week ago

More eyes, more scrutiny: South Carolina-LSU scrap seen as a bad look for growing women’s game

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — More eyes, more fans and more scrutiny. “I just don’t want the people who are tuning in to women’s basketball to see that and think that is our game, because it isn’t,” said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, who apologized to the crowd and in postgame interviews. With about two minutes left in South Carolina’s 79-72 victory, …

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections
9 months, 1 week ago

No. 1 South Carolina wins SEC Tournament over No. 8 LSU 79-72 in game marred by skirmish, ejections

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — It was a Southeastern Conference Tournament celebration like no other in South Carolina’s history: Six subdued players in white championship hats stood on the podium while the rest of their teammates remained in the locker room. “We’re going to bounce back from that learn from our mistakes.” South Carolina was ahead 73-66 when Fulwiley stole the ball …

Kamilla Cardoso leads No. 1 South Carolina to 79-68 victory over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamilla Cardoso leads No. 1 South Carolina to 79-68 victory over Texas A&M in SEC Tournament

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spent all season teaching her young, undefeated team. Kamilla Cardoso scored 17 points and Tessa Johnson had 13 as South Carolina beat ninth-seeded Texas A&M 79-68 Friday in the SEC Tournament and reached 30 wins for a third straight season. But behind Johnson’s seven points, South Carolina went on a 17-5 run …

SEC Tournament: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 8 LSU on collision course for title
9 months, 2 weeks ago

SEC Tournament: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 8 LSU on collision course for title

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — This year’s SEC Tournament is likely to come down to Dawn Staley’s daycare and Kim Mulkey’s defending champions. The difference between South Carolina’s undefeated regular-season team last year and this year is the difference between a doctorate program “and they’re going to hate me for saying this, and daycare,” Staley said. TENNESSEE’S DROUGHT The once dominant Lady …

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso celebrates Senior Day with her mother and sister from Brazil
9 months, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso celebrates Senior Day with her mother and sister from Brazil

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kamilla Cardoso’s family had never seen her play college basketball in person. Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds in the top-ranked Gamecocks’ 76-68 victory over Tennessee on Sunday, with her mother, Janete Soares, and older sister, Jessica Silva, on hand for her Senior Day ceremony. “This is an incredible moment for all of us,” Staley said …

Cardoso and Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Cardoso and Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 14 rebounds, Te-Hina Paopao scored 14 points and No. 1 South Carolina completed its second straight perfect regular season with a 76-68 victory over Tennessee on Sunday. Cardoso and Paopao, both seniors, excelled on Senior Day as the Gamecocks won their 47th straight regular-season SEC game, their 57th straight at home …

Johnson’s 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Johnson’s 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris never believed he had a last-place team and has watched with a grin as his 18th-ranked Gamecocks have proved him right. The latest evidence came Saturday when Meechie Johnson had 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 43.4 seconds left, to fuel South Carolina’s rally from 10 points down in the second …

No. 1 South Carolina heads into the final week of the regular season still unbeaten
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 1 South Carolina heads into the final week of the regular season still unbeaten

Associated Press  

Coach Dawn Staley has South Carolina in a familiar place with a week left in the regular season. Even with all five starters from last year’s Final Four run gone, the Gamecocks sit at 27-0 with two games left. We’re a really good basketball team when we are playing like we played today.” It’s been a balanced effort for the …

Paopao, No. 1 South Carolina run past No. 11 UConn early without Cardoso in a 83-65 victory
10 months, 1 week ago

Paopao, No. 1 South Carolina run past No. 11 UConn early without Cardoso in a 83-65 victory

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley learned a little bit more about her top-ranked team and much more about her program’s direction. South Carolina’s young forwards in sophomores Ashlyn Watkins and Chloe Kitts showed out for a second straight win, combining for 29 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks. “They went in.” South Carolina’s smothering defense was a …

Murray-Boyles leads No. 15 South Carolina to 20th win with a 68-65 victory over Mississippi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Murray-Boyles leads No. 15 South Carolina to 20th win with a 68-65 victory over Mississippi

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris is grateful of his team’s landmark achievements this week. South Carolina, which entered the Top 25 for the first since 2017, also won its 20th game for the first time in seven years after holding on for a 68-65 victory over Mississippi on Tuesday night. Ta’Lon Cooper and Myles Stute had 12 …

South Carolina and LSU set for key SEC showdown on Thursday night
11 months ago

South Carolina and LSU set for key SEC showdown on Thursday night

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! And it’s one, as I said after the South Carolina game last year, ‘You either learn from this or you don’t.’ And I tend to think we learned last year, and we’ll learn this year.” The defending champions lost their season opener to Colorado before …

Surprising South Carolina enters SEC play off to its best start in eight years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Surprising South Carolina enters SEC play off to its best start in eight years

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! South Carolina is off to its best start in eight seasons at 12-1 after getting picked dead last in the Southeastern Conference preseason rankings, and already has more wins then a year ago when it went 11-21 in Paris’ debut season. “They tell me that …

No. 1 South Carolina women improve to 10-0 with 99-29 win over Presbyterian
1 year ago

No. 1 South Carolina women improve to 10-0 with 99-29 win over Presbyterian

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had no worries about seeing freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley start at point guard while giving junior regular Raven Johnson a rest. Fulwiley, making just her second start, put any concerns to rest with her steady performance as she scored a team-high 18 points in the top-ranked Gamecocks 99-29 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday. …

South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women’s AP Top 25 unchanged
1 year ago

South Carolina, UCLA, NC State lead the way again as top 10 teams in women’s AP Top 25 unchanged

Associated Press  

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has found a way for her team to avoid early season upsets despite losing all five starters from last year’s Final Four squad. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday, receiving all 36 first-place votes from a national media panel. And we’re just in December.” UCLA, North Carolina State, Iowa …

Road Trip: No. 1 South Carolina hits the road and hostile arenas for first time this season
1 year ago

Road Trip: No. 1 South Carolina hits the road and hostile arenas for first time this season

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is not minimizing the tests ahead for her high-scoring, top-ranked Gamecocks, even though their true road games this season won’t be nearly as far as their opener in Paris. “We haven’t been in a hostile environment like we’re going to be in the next two I imagine.” Staley said her male practice …

Rattler, Legette keep South Carolina bowl hopes alive with 17-14 win over Kentucky
1 year, 1 month ago

Rattler, Legette keep South Carolina bowl hopes alive with 17-14 win over Kentucky

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “That was huge, just to get us going,” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said. “Right now it’s like the playoffs,” said South Carolina defensive back Nick Emmanwori who had an end zone interception. “It’s not a good recipe to win on the road with critical penalties …

South Carolina returns to familiar No. 1 spot in women’s hoops with new faces, inexperienced roster
1 year, 1 month ago

South Carolina returns to familiar No. 1 spot in women’s hoops with new faces, inexperienced roster

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley had two equally essential jobs the last few seasons: Developing her talented, national championship core lineup and convincing her younger, just-as-talented prospects that their time would arrive. “I actually think they’re better than last year’s team,” Terrapins coach Brenda Frese said after the 114-76 loss. “We’re not going to get too comfortable,” …

Kitts’ 1st career double-double leads No. 6 South Carolina to 114-76 win over No. 14 Maryland
1 year, 1 month ago

Kitts’ 1st career double-double leads No. 6 South Carolina to 114-76 win over No. 14 Maryland

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has a better handle about what her new team is capable of. Kitts, who joined the program as a freshman midway through last season, got her first college double-double in front of her former teammates, “The Freshies:” Aliyah Boston, Zia Cooke and Brea Beal, who were on hand to receive their Final …

Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley says title game refs should ‘not be run over’ after critical NCAA review
1 year, 1 month ago

Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley says title game refs should ‘not be run over’ after critical NCAA review

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said she does not want a critical NCAA review of officiating in the women’s national championship game last April to keep those officials from other prominent assignments, suggesting the Black women had been “thrown under the bus.” The review found that the officiating during LSU’s 102-85 victory over Iowa was below expectations. …

Cardoso’s double-double helps No. 6 South Carolina beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71 in Paris
1 year, 1 month ago

Cardoso’s double-double helps No. 6 South Carolina beat No. 10 Notre Dame 100-71 in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Dawn Staley could not have envisioned the flashy season-opening performance that new-look South Carolina put on to beat Notre Dame in the NCAA’s first women’s game in Paris. The freshman had a drive through Notre Dame’s defense where she put the ball behind her back, kept it and finished with a flip shot as South Carolina fans who …

An NCAA first as women’s basketball powers No. 6 South Carolina, No. 10 Notre Dame play in Paris
1 year, 1 month ago

An NCAA first as women’s basketball powers No. 6 South Carolina, No. 10 Notre Dame play in Paris

Associated Press  

Women’s college basketball is starting big this year. “I think it’s pretty darn cool to be trendsetters,” said Dawn Staley, the South Carolina coach. That follows Iowa’s exhibition game, called the Crossover at Kinnick, where an NCAA single-game record 55,646 fans showed up to watch the first women’s game in an outdoor football stadium last month. “The fact that it’s …

SEC: Staley, South Carolina build super teams from ground up to face LSU’s super squad
1 year, 1 month ago

SEC: Staley, South Carolina build super teams from ground up to face LSU’s super squad

Associated Press  

Dawn Staley is a fan of super teams, particularly the homegrown way she has built them in her 16 seasons at South Carolina. They’re looking up as the season begins in both the AP Top 25 and the Southeastern Conference predictions at national champion LSU, The Tigers feature dynamic Angel Reese and two of the top transfers of the offseason …

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley has work ahead with a new group of players
1 year, 2 months ago

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley has work ahead with a new group of players

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley embraced the change on her South Carolina Gamecocks. Those who’ve left put up more than half of South Carolina’s 80.3 points per game last year “We can’t erase what took place for the last four years,” Staley said. “Kamilla has to step in a role of being our dominant post on the inside.” Too often, …

New South Carolina players hope to build on Gamecocks’ success
1 year, 5 months ago

New South Carolina players hope to build on Gamecocks’ success

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina five-star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley has all the respect in the world for the Gamecocks recent generational class led by Aliyah Boston that won a national championship and reached three Final Fours. Five players off South Carolina’s roster were drafted days later into the WNBA, leaving Staley a roster large on talent but short on starting …

A new era of women’s basketball: Why Iowa’s upset of South Carolina is a sign of things to come
1 year, 8 months ago

A new era of women’s basketball: Why Iowa’s upset of South Carolina is a sign of things to come

New York Times  

Regardless of what happened in the national championship game, and any way you want to analyze it — strategically, dynastically, commercially — Iowa’s 77-73 win over South Carolina on Friday night was a watershed moment for women’s basketball. And it’s gone mostly unappreciated so far, but Iowa constantly disrupted South Carolina’s passing lanes, hassling the Gamecocks into 15 turnovers. Statistically, …

Up next for unbeaten South Carolina is Clark and Iowa
1 year, 8 months ago

Up next for unbeaten South Carolina is Clark and Iowa

Associated Press  

DALLAS — In one of the most talked about and highly anticipated matchups in women’s Final Four history, Dawn Staley’s undefeated South Carolina team will face Iowa and dynamic guard Caitlin Clark. “It’s going to be Iowa versus South Carolina, and that’s who’s going to win the game,” Clark said. I’m lucky enough to have four really good teammates on …

Discover Related