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 Gamecocks exceeded almost everyone’s expectations, finishing 38-0 to become the 10th undefeated national champion after beating the Hawkeyes 87-75 on April 7. “But I know we’re building an empire.” Staley singled out the lone player, as of now, not coming back in 6-foot-7 Final Four most outstanding player Kamilla Cardoso, who passed on a WNBA draft orientation session in New York City to take part in the parade. Barring any surprise jumps into the transfer portal — North Carolina State star Saniya Rivers left the Gamecocks a few days after celebrating in the 2022 title parade — players such as sophomores Ashlyn Watkins and Chloe Kitts and freshmen MiLaysia Fulwiley and Tessa Johnson should easily slide into larger roles.

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

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Put Dawn Staley in the GOAT conversation after perfect championship season
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Put Dawn Staley in the GOAT conversation after perfect championship season

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Before the national championship game, Dawn Staley was asked for her thoughts on the GOAT conversation. But winning the championship would seal the deal.” Staley and the Gamecocks prevented Clark from sealing the deal Sunday in South Carolina’s 87-75 win, but perhaps the more deserving conversation is about Staley herself. GO DEEPER Dawn Staley created South Carolina's perfect …

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 …

Dawn Staley ‘is Philadelphia’: Stories from the city that loves her back
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dawn Staley ‘is Philadelphia’: Stories from the city that loves her back

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Iowa vs. South Carolina in the women’s national championship game. “You talk about Philly, you talk about tough-nosed, nose to the ground,” said Doug Overton, who was one year ahead of Staley at Dobbins Tech High School and starred for the boys’ team while Staley took the girls’ team by storm. “They’re doing that …

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’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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

March Madness Mix: Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity
1 year, 9 months ago

March Madness Mix: Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is keenly aware that everyone remaining in the women’s NCAA Tournament field is coming after the undefeated Gamecocks — and hard. Rebecca Lobo, the former UConn star turned ESPN analyst, calls South Carolina’s dominance combined with Sweet 16 parity “an interesting dichotomy.” “It’s like parallel paths, you have this overwhelming favorite to win it all, …

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 …

Cardoso, Boston lift No. 1 South Carolina past Auburn 94-42
1 year, 11 months ago

Cardoso, Boston lift No. 1 South Carolina past Auburn 94-42

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley wanted to get South Carolina star Aliyah Boston back to playing strong and get another double-double. A big part of Staley’s game plan was to get her star player playing like a star once more after Boston was held to single-digit points and rebounds in South Carolina’s first two SEC games. South Carolina: The Gamecocks, …

Staley, No. 1 South Carolina making a point with new guards
1 year, 11 months ago

Staley, No. 1 South Carolina making a point with new guards

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s Dawn Staley believes her point guards this season have all the skills necessary to help the Gamecocks win another national title. “Experience,” Staley said, “is irreplaceable.” The Hall of Famer and one of the game’s greatest point guards hopes her latest …

South Carolina women unanimous No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25
2 years, 2 months ago

South Carolina women unanimous No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25

Associated Press  

Dawn Staley and South Carolina picked up right where they left off: No. This is a step to being a national champion.” Stanford, Texas, Iowa and Tennessee round out the top five teams in the preseason poll. “We’ll celebrate it and then forgot about it.” South Carolina went wire-to-wire as the No. 6, the first time since 2006 that they …

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, Staley honored with downtown parade
2 years, 8 months ago

South Carolina, Staley honored with downtown parade

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of fans filled the streets of downtown Columbia for a celebration of South Carolina’s second women’s basketball national championship Wednesday. Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley, her players and staff rode on cars, floats and trucks to South Carolina’s Statehouse where they were honored by officials. Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and the city council proclaimed April as …

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley becomes force on, off the court
2 years, 8 months ago

South Carolina’s Dawn Staley becomes force on, off the court

Associated Press  

Dawn Staley swore over and over again during her playing days she would never become a coach. Then, after eight seasons with the Owls, Staley worried her move to South Carolina might be “career suicide” if she couldn’t quickly make inroads against Southeastern Conference powers like Tennessee, Kentucky, LSU and Georgia. It wasn’t about the money, Staley said, “but it …

Staley, Auriemma could meet next year for another title
2 years, 8 months ago

Staley, Auriemma could meet next year for another title

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma hugged at midcourt after South Carolina ended UConn’s undefeated run in NCAA championship games. It was the first time the coaches had met on women basketball’s biggest stage and may not be the last with so many talented players returning for both teams next season, including the last two AP Players of the …

Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title
2 years, 8 months ago

Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dawn Staley hoisted the championship trophy high, strutted around the court and stopped for a brief victory dance. Staley’s team buttoned up on defense and dominated on the glass, beating UConn 64-49 on Sunday night to end the Huskies’ undefeated streak in title games. Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points, Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 16 …

South Carolina dominates Connecticut to win its second NCAA women’s basketball title
2 years, 8 months ago

South Carolina dominates Connecticut to win its second NCAA women’s basketball title

LA Times  

Dawn Staley hoisted the championship trophy high, strutted around the court and stopped for a brief victory dance. Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points, Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Gamecocks handed Geno Auriemma’s Huskies their first loss in 12 NCAA title games. “Today, we’re national champions and I’m in tears.” With Staley calling the …

Boston, Gamecocks carry relentless push into Final Four
2 years, 8 months ago

Boston, Gamecocks carry relentless push into Final Four

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Aliyah Boston headed across the court to join her South Carolina teammates in their celebration when she bumped into assistant coach Fred Chmiel. It was a reversal from a year earlier, when Chmiel held a sobbing Boston on the court after the horn sounded to end South Carolina’s title push in a Final Four game that ended …

Boston, South Carolina top North Carolina 69-61 in Sweet 16
2 years, 8 months ago

Boston, South Carolina top North Carolina 69-61 in Sweet 16

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Aliyah Boston’s dominance in the NCAA Tournament has reached levels not seen in a half-century. Carlie Littlefield made a 3-pointer from the right corner to draw North Carolina within 63-59, but Boston grabbed Zia Cooke’s missed shot — her 11th offensive board — got fouled and made both free throws. North Carolina tried to pack the middle …

Staley: Time for top seed South Carolina to strut its stuff
2 years, 9 months ago

Staley: Time for top seed South Carolina to strut its stuff

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Even in a season that finished with South Carolina selected as the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Gamecocks have had a chance to grow and learn through their two losses. I feel like coming into practice after those games I feel like we’ve just been going even harder or just getting extra reps in,” …

Dawn Staley is demanding more … for herself, for South Carolina, for women’s basketball
2 years, 9 months ago

Dawn Staley is demanding more … for herself, for South Carolina, for women’s basketball

New York Times  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It’s a Monday afternoon and Dawn Staley is on a roll. “I think women’s basketball is on the brink of being really great — if you really invested,” Staley says. “And when I do talk, I don’t just talk for South Carolina, I’m really talking for women’s basketball.” Nearly a year ago, Staley became the first women’s …

South Carolina’s latest No. 1 class ‘growing,’ contributing
2 years, 10 months ago

South Carolina’s latest No. 1 class ‘growing,’ contributing

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has had the No. Staley said they knew they would “spend two years with the other number one recruiting class and they didn’t shy away from it.” Accepting the challenge is starting to pay off for first-year guards Saniya Rivers and Bree Hall, who ESPN ranked as the third and 14th best prospects in the …

Boston scores 29, leads No. 1 Gamecocks past NC A&T 79-42
3 years ago

Boston scores 29, leads No. 1 Gamecocks past NC A&T 79-42

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley told All-American Aliyah Boston earlier this month that she needed to become more dominant after a sluggish start to the season. And, they did it through Boston, who had 18 of South Carolina’s 27 straight points over a 10-minute stretch of the second and third quarters to put away the winless Aggies. …

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