Dawn Staley on Women’s Basketball’s Rise: “It Is a Long Time Coming”

In a breakthrough year for women’s basketball, Dawn Staley has been, appropriately, at the forefront. On Monday, the wildly successful coach at the University of South Carolina will lead the Gamecocks on a grand stage in Paris when South Carolina plays Notre Dame in a historic season opener.

Staley guided the Gamecocks to its third consecutive Final Four in the spring, and last month she was courtside at the WNBA Finals to cheer on former South Carolina star and two-time league MVP A’ja Wilson lead the Las Vegas Aces to the championship over the New York Liberty. Read More

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