Staley’s ‘Champ’ by her side for No. 1 Gamecocks at Atlantis
3 years, 1 month ago

Staley’s ‘Champ’ by her side for No. 1 Gamecocks at Atlantis

Associated Press  

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Dawn Staley brought more than her top-ranked South Carolina team to the inaugural women’s Battle 4 Atlantis. “On the road I have a certain routine, and it’s a routine that doesn’t involve Champ because he really doesn’t come on the road,” Staley told The Associated Press with Champ sitting on her lap. Story, video by @aaronbeardap: https://t.co/bz5VqWOZ1P pic.twitter.com/8hrcJTDJ8z — AP Top 25 November 22, 2021 South Carolina coach Dawn Staley talks about having 4-year-old Champ with her in the Bahamas. 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/phqi7suSbi — ChampStaley November 22, 2021 Champ at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island ___ More AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 ___ Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/aaronbeardap

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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.” …

The right tried to rain on South Carolina's NCAA victory with transphobia. Dawn Staley won't let up
8 months, 1 week ago

The right tried to rain on South Carolina's NCAA victory with transphobia. Dawn Staley won't let up

Salon  

As a second consecutive record year for women’s college basketball reached another landmark conclusion this weekend, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley displayed to hardcore fans and casual viewers alike why she is one of sports preeminent ambassadors — and it wasn't solely because of what her players accomplished on the court, but how she acted off of it. Then …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

No. 1 Gamecocks, Cooke top Lady Vols 74-58 for SEC title
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 1 Gamecocks, Cooke top Lady Vols 74-58 for SEC title

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley hugged her players, took selfies with fans, even posing with cheerleaders and the pep band. “It never gets old.” Staley and the top-ranked Gamecocks won their seventh SEC tournament title in the past nine seasons, pulling away from Tennessee in the final two quarters for a 74-58 victory Sunday. Zia Cooke scored …

South Carolina’s Staley defends team after Auriemma comments
1 year, 10 months ago

South Carolina’s Staley defends team after Auriemma comments

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley strongly defended her top-ranked Gamecocks on Tuesday following critical comments by UConn coach Geno Auriemma two days earlier. I don’t know what it is, but it’s not basketball.” Staley fired back Tuesday on her radio call-in show, saying when her team has success, “we’re called something other than players that are locked …

Coach Dawn Staley earns Billie Jean King Leadership award
2 years, 2 months ago

Coach Dawn Staley earns Billie Jean King Leadership award

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley’s busy offseason after winning another NCAA basketball title has included savoring the victory, lining up team-wide NIL deals and supporting coaches of color. Staley will accept the Billie Jean King Leadership Award at the Women’s Sports Foundation’s …

South Carolina awards Staley 7-year, $22.4 million contract
3 years, 2 months ago

South Carolina awards Staley 7-year, $22.4 million contract

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It certainly was a big day for Dawn Staley. “She taught us how to break the glass ceiling for women’s basketball and women’s coaches right here at South Carolina.” Staley’s salary is the highest in the Southeastern Conference, surpassing newly hired LSU coach Kim Mulkey, who will make $2.5 million in her first year with the Tigers. …

Staley ready for day hoops the sole focus of women’s tourney
3 years, 8 months ago

Staley ready for day hoops the sole focus of women’s tourney

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — South Carolina’s Dawn Staley wishes the only narrative around the women’s NCAA Tournament was about playing the games and capturing a national championship instead of having to advocate for a level playing field with the men. “l’m hoping in my coaching career, things will change,” Staley said Friday. “But if not, we’ll keep fighting for the next …

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