Dawn Michelle Staley (born May 4, 1970) [1] is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team.

Since thrusting South Carolina into the national spotlight when she was hired in May 2008, Dawn Staley has made the Gamecocks a mainstay in the battle for SEC and national championships.

Apr 8, 2024 · With her third national championship win, Dawn Staley has firmly established herself in the pantheon of the greatest NCAA women’s basketball coaches in history.

Dawn Staley. Born: May 4, 1970. Alma Mater: Virginia (1992) As Player: 131 G, 16.3 PPG, Virginia (Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 25 Years, 632-187, .772 W-L% Schools: Temple (172-80) and South Carolina (460-107) Conference Champion: 12 Times (Reg. Seas.), 12 Times (Tourn.) NCAA Tournament: 18 Years (44-15), 6 Final Fours, 3 ...

Apr 4, 2024 · CLEVELAND (AP) — 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.

Dawn Staley has helped change women’s college basketball, and she hopes to keep up the success. At only 53 years old, the South Carolina Gamecocks will enjoy the success that Staley brings for years to come.

Jan 17, 2025 · COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a contract extension for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley that will go through the 2029-30 season and make her the highest paid college women’s basketball coach in the history of the sport. “Dawn Staley is a once-in-a-generation coach who has made a …

Jan 17, 2025 · The South Carolina Gamecocks made star head coach Dawn Staley the highest paid coach in Women's College Basketball history in an announcement on Friday morning. The new extension is set to run ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Two former South Carolina women's basketball players, Allisha Gray and Aliyah Boston are playing in the debut season and coach Dawn Staley is an investor in the league.

May 30, 2024 · Dawn Staley sat down with SLAM to discuss her coaching journey and philosophy, what being a dream merchant means and the growth of women’s basketball.