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 group of floor generals has gained enough experience during non-conference play over the season’s first two months to be productive as the top-ranked Gamecocks start defense of their Southeastern Conference regular-season crown against Texas A&M on Thursday night. “A lot of teams don’t have the luxury of the depth that we have in people that can play the point for us,” Staley said Wednesday. Besides, Staley said with a smile, “we got enough to give people a different look.” ___ AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

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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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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, 6 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 Reign Supreme in SEC Women's Basketball, Ready to Face a Packed Schedule
2 months 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 struggles on offense in opener, must fix things before SEC start at Kentucky
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Carolina struggles on offense in opener, must fix things before SEC start at Kentucky

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Starting with me.” And things won’t get easier as the Gamecocks start Southeastern Conference play at Kentucky — it’s the first league game of the season and the only one played Saturday. It was South Carolina’s defense that made the game-changing plays, forcing an Old Dominion …

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.” …

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 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 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 …

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 …

Cardoso and Paopao lead No. 1 Gamecocks to perfect regular season with 76-68 win over Lady Vols
9 months, 3 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 …

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. …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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, 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,” …

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 …

Staley vague on status of injured Gamecocks PG Henderson
3 years ago

Staley vague on status of injured Gamecocks PG Henderson

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach coach Dawn Staley isn’t saying if injured point guard Destanni Henderson will play when the top-ranked Gamecocks face Kansas State on Friday night. “Day to day,” was Staley’s response Thursday when asked if Henderson could be back on the court for the next game. When asked what Henderson did at Thursday’s practice, Staley was …

No. 1 SC women beat No. 2 UConn 73-57 to solidify top spot
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 1 SC women beat No. 2 UConn 73-57 to solidify top spot

Associated Press  

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Dawn Staley’s top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks turned up their defense in the fourth quarter to turn away UConn. The Gamecocks wouldn’t let the Huskies beat them in the Bahamas, outscoring them 16-3 in the final quarter, setting off a postgame celebration that had South Carolina swaying alongside a Bahamian dance group. Trailing 52-50 late in the …

Henderson, Cooke help No. 1 Gamecocks beat Clemson 76-45
3 years, 1 month ago

Henderson, Cooke help No. 1 Gamecocks beat Clemson 76-45

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dawn Staley saw a South Carolina offense she didn’t recognize in the opening half against Clemson. “Moving the ball, having fun with each other.” South Carolina hit just seven field goals the first 20 minutes to lead 27-17. There were moments the Tigers showed steadiness and poise and others, she said, “where we weren’t the best version …

Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women beat No. 5 NC State 66-57
3 years, 1 month ago

Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women beat No. 5 NC State 66-57

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — The top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks sure looked ready for their marquee season-opening matchup of Final Four contenders. Zia Cooke scored 17 points and South Carolina never trailed in its 66-57 win against N.C. State on Tuesday night, earning an impressive road win that ended the Wolfpack’s long nonconference home winning streak. So we just had to make …

SEC: Expectations sky high for No. 1 South Carolina, Staley
3 years, 1 month ago

SEC: Expectations sky high for No. 1 South Carolina, Staley

Associated Press  

Dawn Staley already knows she is facing outsized expectations with what South Carolina’s women’s basketball program has accomplished. Interim school President Harris Pastides, speaking earlier this month after Staley received a new $22.4 million contract, said: “We’re also setting a high bar of expectations for her.” And Staley is good with that. Mulkey said she’ll celebrate “the little things” her …

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. …

South Carolina sophomores finding their NCAA Tournament form
3 years, 9 months ago

South Carolina sophomores finding their NCAA Tournament form

Associated Press  

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley figured to have a team dripping in NCAA Tournament experience instead of a group still getting its feet wet. The Gamecocks’ stellar sophomores led by All-American Aliyah Boston overcame some early bumps in their first NCAA Tournament game Sunday to move into the second round where they’ll face No. “Don’t flinch,” Staley reminded them, “This …

South Carolina women open NCAA with Staley’s 500th win
3 years, 9 months ago

South Carolina women open NCAA with Staley’s 500th win

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley was already thinking ahead after getting her 500th career win in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. 1 and Staley was the AP coach of the year, but they didn’t get a chance to win another title because the NCAA Tournament was canceled because of the pandemic. “They beasted us …

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