Temple posted 20 or more wins in a season six times, collected the first A-10 Tournament title in school history in Staleys second season (2002) and captured the programs first national ranking. 0:06. Cardoso is third on the team in scoring at 9.7 points per game, a number that rises to 12.7 points per game against ranked opponents. En route to that .683 winning percentage, Staley earned WBCA Region 1 Coach of the Year honors in 2005, was twice named A-10 Coach of the Year (2004, 2005), and guided the team to a share of the regular-season A-10 title in 2007-08. "That's an A'ja Wilson thing," Staley joked, referencing her former star player who had a statue erected in her honor outside of Colonial Life Arena in January 2021. She kicked off the stretch with her second head coaching gold medal, leading the U.S. to gold in the FIBA U18 Americas Championship and closed the year as an assistant on the 2014 FIBA World Championship gold-medal team. Staley won numerous awards during her Staley is widely recognized beyond her years at South Carolina, though, as one of the most decorated figures in women's basketball history. Her secretive love life explored Coaching Experience She's done so much for the city of Columbia," Gamecocks star Aliyah Boston said. Conference regular season champion We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Assistant Coach wfarrow@usc.edu: Nneka Enemkpali: Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator enemkpal@usc.edu: 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff. The modern era of South Carolina women's basketball began when the Carolina Chicks took to the court in January 1974 under the guidance of Pam Backhaus. Information from the Associated Press was used in this report, South Carolina inks Staley to 7-year, $22.4M deal. She has been named national coach of the year three times and has a career record of 561-185 at USC. Doctors prescribe Ozempic off label: Is that OK? Also a force in USA Basketball, Staley was named head coach of the U.S. Womens National Team in May 2017 and led the team to its record-tying seventh-straight Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games this summer. 9-seed Missouri. She is second on the team with seven double-doubles. Staley's new salary is comparable to Hall of Fame UConn coach Geno Auriemma, an amount Staley said she hopes could be an encouraging sign that universities can invest in women's basketball on a level comparable to the men's sport. 1. The Gamecocks are one of three programs to play in at least three of the last six NCAA Final Fours (2015, 2017, 2021) and won the 2017 NCAA Championship. EMBRACING IDENTITY ON COURT:Criticized for lashes and nails, Black women's basketball players embrace self-expression, Player of the Year:Aliyah Boston, South Carolina, Coach of the Year:Dawn Staley, South Carolina, Defensive Player of the Year:Aliyah Boston, South Carolina, Freshman of the Year:Flaujae Johnson, LSU, Sixth Woman of the Year:Kamilla Cardoso, South Carolina, Scholar-Athlete of the Year:Hannah Barber, Alabama. 1 rankings (2019-20, 2021-22), 11 25-win seasons, including five 30-win campaigns led by a school-record 35 victories in 2021-22, Six SEC regular-season championships (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022), Six SEC Tournament titles (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021), Three top-two recruiting classes (#1 in 2021, #1 in 2019, #2 in 2014), Eight NCAA Attendance titles (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, 2012 (Sweet 16), 2013, 2014 (Sweet 16), 2015 (Final Four), 2016 (Sweet 16), 2017 (Champion), 2018 (Elite 8), 2019 (Sweet 16), 2021 (Final Four), 2022 (Champion), Six SEC Regular-Season Championships, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, Six SEC Tournament Championships, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, Five 30-Win Seasons, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2019-20, 2021-22, Two-Time National Coach of the Year 2020 unanimous; 2022 WBCA, Naismith, USBWA, Four-time WBCA Region 3 Coach of the Year, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, Five-time SEC Coach of the Year, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022, Four Atlantic 10 Tournament titles, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, Six NCAA Tournament appearances, 2002,2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, Two-time Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year, 2004, 2005, Two-Time National Coach of the Year 2018, 2021 (co-), USA Basketball Co-National Coach of the Year, 2015, WNBA Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, 2006, WNBA Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, 1999, Three-time Olympic gold medalist, 1996, 2000, 2004, Two-time USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year, 1994, 2004, Flag bearer for the United States in Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, 2004, Goodwill Games Most Valuable Player, 1994, Two-time Naismith Trophy winner, 1991, 1992, Honda-Broderick Cup Award for Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year, 1991, Three-time Kodak All-American, 1990, 1991, 1992, Two-time ACC Player of the Year, 1991, 1992, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player, 1991, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Class of 2013, Order of the Palmetto Recipient, 2013 (highest civilian honor from South Carolina governor granted to those who have displayed significant achievement and service to the state), Womens Basketball Hall of Fame, Class of 2012, Named to WNBAs Top 15 as one of most influential players in league history, 2011, Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2011, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2008, Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service, 2020, Two-time Wanamaker Award winner, 1997, 2005, Henry P. Iba Citizenship Award Female recipient, 2007, NCAA Division I Top Players of the Past 25 Years selection by, Institute for International Sport The 100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America selection, One of four UVa players to have her jersey retired, Bachelor of arts in rhetoric and communication studies, University of Virginia, 1992. Remembering the feeling of confidence and pride she felt as a child whenever she wore new sneakers, Staley initially launched the organization via social media, and her broad network of friends, fans and colleagues immediately leapt into action. USC Women's Basketball Dawn Staley talks USCs seniors, NIL impact, Brittney Griners release and more By Jeremiah Holloway Updated December 11, 2022 1 South Carolina women's basketball completed its first undefeated regular season in program history on Sunday, and the Gamecocks dominated Staley is set to tip off her 14th season leading the Gamecocks in November, facing one of the toughest schedules in the country. The Gamecocks' season opener is set for Nov. 9 at ACC tournament champion NC State, with the home opener coming on Nov. 17 against in-state rival Clemson. Following her retirement from the league, the WNBA began awarding the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in 2007, honoring the player who best exemplifies the characteristics of a leader in the community in which she works or lives. They initially struggled to compete under head coaches Nancy Wilson and Susan Walvius. Junior center Kamilla Cardoso was named Sixth Woman of the Year, averaging 9.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks off the bench, while also making All-SEC second team. "I think my passion is foryoung people. The only on-court award that didn't go to a South Carolina player was Freshman of the Year: LSU's Flau'jae Johnson earned that honor after averaging 11.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The following year, the Gamecocks went undefeated in conference play, only to be stymied in the Sweet 16 by Syracuse. South Carolina womens basketball team, coach by Dawn Staley, without a loss in 2022-23 season. Levine, Trinity The contract includes additional performance-compensation opportunities up to $680,000 per year. Over the past 13 seasons at South Carolina, Staley has led the Gamecocks to three NCAA Final Fours in the past six tournaments (2015, 2017, 2021), including winning the 2017 national title. Seven Gamecocks have collected 17 All-America selections, two have earned five SEC Player of the Year honors, three have earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year recognition five times, one has been the SEC 6th Player of the Year and six were named SEC Freshman of the Year. Prior to that appointment, Staley led three other U.S. teams to gold medals 2015 FIBA U19 World Championships, 2014 FIBA U18 Americas Championship, 2007 Pan Am Games and served as an assistant on the Senior National Team 2006-08 and again 2014-16, during which the U.S. claimed gold in the 2014 FIBA World Championship and the 2008 and 2016 Olympics. Fax: (843) 208-8069. I guess both leagues are getting younger and younger. South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley cuts the net after a college basketball game in the final round of the Womens Final Four NCAA tournament against UConn on April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. WebWomen's Basketball - University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics Main Navigation Menu Sports Men's Sports Baseball After residingat the top of women's college basketball the Gamecocks have reached four Final Fours and made the NCAA Tournament 11 straight times since she took over the program in 2008 does Staley want to coach on the pro level? The Gamecocks current 36-week run at No. Staley hopes her statue, which will stand at the corner of Main and Gervais streets across from the South Carolina State House, serves as an inspiration to other women. Levine, Jada WebAt South Carolina Women's Basketball camps, campers have an opportunity to improve their game in a fun environment. The rest of the home schedule includes reigning National Champion Stanford, NCAA Final Four participant UConn, Big Ten Champion Maryland and SEC Champion Texas A&M. After two terms as an assistant coach with the Senior National Team, first joining that group in 2006, and three head coaching assignment in the organization, Staley was named head coach of the Senior National Team for 2017-21. WebGeorge Dukes has been named head womens basketball coach for the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. Making the case for who will win National Player of the Year, DAWN STALEY:Dawn Staley claps back at Geno Auriemma's criticism of South Carolina's physical play vs UConn, CHLOE KITTS:How 1 a.m. workouts help Chloe Kitts find her footing with South Carolina women's basketball. Who is Dawn Staleys partner? The Gamecocks have averaged over 10,000 fans in 92 consecutive regular season home games. "She has built our women's basketball program from the ground up, and her teams have produced champions, both on and off the floor. Two other Gamecock draftees have earned WNBA All-Rookie Team honors as well. Under current head In December 2017, the City of Philadelphia named the two-block stretch of Diamond Street from 23rd to 25th Street, which was the path from Staleys house in the Raymond Rosen Projects to the Moylan (now Hank Gathers) Recreational Center where she began her basketball career, Dawn Staley Lane. South Carolina Hall of Fame women's basketball coach Dawn Staley has received a seven-year, $22.4 million contract extension that will take her though the 2027 Clowers, Nyla Junior centerKamilla Cardosoearned the SEC Sixth Woman of the Year award and a spot on the All-SEC Second Team. The most comprehensive coverage of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Womens Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, news, schedules, WebUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort Official Athletics Website of the University of South Carolina Beaufort Main Navigation Menu Teams Men's Sports Baseball Basketball - University of South Carolina head womens basketball coach Dawn Staley on Monday, August 20, 2022 in Columbia, SC. WebThe official Women's Basketball Coach List for the University of Southern California Trojans. Walvius resigned after the 200708 season. Cooke is enjoying the most efficient season of her career, leading the Gamecocks and ranking eighth in the SEC with 15.5 points per game on a career-high 41.3 percent field goal shooting. We focus on executing the proper fundamentals, All rights reserved. According to Her Hoop Stats, she in the top 25 in player defensive rating and defensive win shares per 40 minutes. "The money is staggering,'' Staley said. Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press The contract will paid her $2.9 million in base salary and She has been SEC Coach of the Year four times and, prior to joining the Gamecocks, earned Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year twice (2004, 2005) in her tenure at Temple. A lot of people think that Xs and Os are the biggest part of coaching, but its actually very little, Staley said. For the second season in a row, South Carolina star Aliyah Boston swept the SEC Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards. The Columbia mayor's office told The State the project is expected to cost $140,000, half funded by Statues for Equality and half by contributions from local businesses. Coach Dukes brings years of By stephanie Gruber. The Phoenix Club of Philadelphia established the Dawn Staley Award recognizing the nations top guard in womens Division I basketball in 2013 as well. "If that itch comes to coach on the next level, I'm getting older," she said. Aliyah Boston won Player of the Year, and Dawn Staley was named Naismith Award winner as the best coach in the nation for 2022. Cardoso is among the most productive rebounders in the SEC, ranking third in rebounding average at 8.9 and second in offensive rebounds at 3.7, which ranks her 20thin the NCAA. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Man accused of committing fraud at NC business, One dead following single car crash in Greenville, Panthers to meet with QB Derek Carr: Sources, Eli Lilly caps insulin costs at $35 per month, Gamecocks again clean-up with SEC womens honors, Burke County Celebrating the Year of The Trail, Fashion Trend Tuesday Rustic Jem Boutique. I truly believe that the disciplined person can do anything, so I try to set up a platform on which student-athletes can be disciplined. Staley was also named the head coach of the U.S. Women's National team from 2017 to 2021, during which she extended the country's U.S. Olympic gold-medal streak to seven straight at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games. Shoes poured in from all around the country, and a movement was born. Including the 2005 and 2006 seasons with the Houston Comets, Staley played in the WNBA All-Star game five times and was the first player in league history to represent both the East and West teams during her career. Dawn Staley was named national coach of the year, and Aliyah Boston was named national freshman of the year, and SEC defensive player of the year. She is a five-time SEC Coach of the Year and was the 2012 BCA Female Coach of the Year. In 201617, the Gamecocks garnered their third straight sweep of the SEC regular season and tournament titles en route to their second Final Four. Portland ultimately hired Chauncey Billups. Between losses to Texas A&M on February 10, 2013, and Connecticut on February 8, 2016, the Gamecocks won 45 consecutive games at home. A member of the WNBAs All-Decade Team, as selected by a panel of national and WNBA-market media as well as the leagues players and coaches, Staley twice earned the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award (1999, 2006) and won the WNBA Entrepreneurial Spirit Award in 1999. For the second time in as many seasons, seniorAliyah Bostoncaptured SEC Player of the Year and SEC Defensive Player of the Year recognition. Division regular season and conference tournament champion She went on to a four-year career at the University of Virginia that featured three trips to the NCAA Final Four, including a championship game appearance in 1991 after which she was named Most Outstanding Player. There is no additional information to display. Our game continues to grow and the time is ripe to make a big step forward, but only if universities foster that growth by committing resources that are equitable to those given to their mens programs. Her 18 double-doubles rank sixth in the NCAA. Story Links SPARTANBURG, S.C. Owning 171 wins over the past nine seasonsmaking him the second-winningest NCAA women's basketball head coach in the state of North Carolina behind only NC State's Wes Moorethree combined conference titles, three NCAA appearances, and four conference Coach of the Year selections, She is the only individual woman to ever win the award and joins Joe Frazier and Steve Carlton as the only individuals to capture the honor twice. Womens Volleyball The USC Salkehatchie Womens volleyball team plays in the gym on the East Campus. Team head coach, 2014, USA Basketball, Pan Am Games head coach, 2007, USA Basketball, Select Team court coach, Summer 2010 Postseason invitational champion All rights reserved. Spivey, Solomon Gamecock head coach Dawn Staley was named Coach of the Year for the sixth time. A two-time National Player of the Year (1991, 1992) and three-time Kodak All-American (1990, 1991, 1992), Staley was the ACC Player of the Year in 1991 and 1992 and the leagues Rookie of the Year in 1989. Twice named USA Basketballs Female Athlete of the Year (1994, 2004), Staley counts carrying the U.S. flag in front of the United States delegation in the 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony among her most gratifying moments on the international stage. In an international coaching tenure that began in 2006, Staley has thrived both in the head chair and as an assistant, helping the U.S. amass seven gold medals. Turner, Sofia Columbia, SC 29208. Following the 1996 Olympic Games, Staley joined the Richmond Rage of the ABL, one of two womens basketball professional leagues started in the wake of USA Basketballs success on the world stage. Beal ranks among the SECs top 15 in blocked shots, swatting 1.1 per game, including three games of three or more, highlighted by a career-high five against South Dakota State (Dec. 15). Williams, Steven COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina womens basketball head coachDawn Staleyand five Gamecocks featured prominently in the annual SEC awards, the conference office announced today. Rhodes, Nicole Dawn Staley is one of the nations top coaches, regardless of the sport, said South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner. It's widely known that Staley was acandidate for the Portland Trailblazers coaching job last summer and had an interview with the organization, a process she described as a "great experience." South Carolina has earned a No. 4:39. The ability to keep Coach Staley at the University of South Carolina is great news for all Gamecocks. SAND SHARK ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT The statue is being designed and could be unveiled in approximately a year. We want to work for one another; we want to prepare people to be successful.. Later games moved to the Carolina Coliseum, which saw the first sell out for a women's basketball game on January 17, 2002. In 2012, she was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, and she was one of the final nominees for induction to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame the same year. Under her leadership, the Gamecocks have reached many firsts National Championships, NCAA Final Fours, No. Criticized for lashes and nails, Black women's basketball players embrace self-expression, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. And, lastly, I would be remiss to not also thank Butch Bowers, Angela ONeal and our FAMS for their commitment and support. By Sarah Ellis. She swept the title from every organization that bestowed it, which gave her the distinction of becoming the first person, male or female, to earn Naismith Player of the Year (1991, 1992) and Naismith Coach of the Year recognition. 1 recruits in each class - and the prospects on their tails, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. COLUMBIA, S.C. The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a new contract for womens basketball head coach Dawn Staley, which will make her the highest paid African-American head coach in her sport and one of the highest paid womens basketball coaches in the country. "Dawn Staley is one of the nation's top coaches, regardless of the sport," South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner said in a prepared statement. "She can't walk outside without somebody saying, 'Oh my gosh can we get a picture.' 2023 www.greenvilleonline.com. Her 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game on the season go up dramatically against ranked opponents to 16.8 points and 11.7 rebounds. 1 in AP women's basketball poll", "South Carolina pounds UConn, 64-49, to take women's basketball championship", "South Carolina hosts Clemson Friday night in the Carolina Center's Grand Opening", University of South Carolina School of Law, South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of South Carolina steroid scandal, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=South_Carolina_Gamecocks_women%27s_basketball&oldid=1142257952, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament five times in her tenure and has spent 25 weeks ranked No. WebHead Women's Basketball Coach bwalton@usc.edu: Beth Burns: Associate Head Coach beth.burns@usc.edu: Wendale Farrow: Assistant Coach wfarrow@usc.edu: In 1977, with Pam Parsons as the head coach the women's basketball team, they changed their nickname to the Lady Gamecocks and made post-season trips every year during her four-year tenure. 0:00. 1 as 15 ranked teams lose, TCU coach Pebley to step down at end of season, Iowa's Clark hits 3 at buzzer to beat No. Follow his work for all things Gamecocks on Twitter: @CoryDiaz_TGN. On the international scene, Staley made her first appearance in a USA Basketball uniform as a member of the 1989 Junior World Championship Team and 15 years later played her final international game after helping the organization to a 196-10 record. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Staley was named National Coach of the Year in 2020 after leading the Gamecocks to a No. Zurier. As the first black head coach of the Womens Senior National Team, she led the U.S. to the 2018 FIBA World Cup and the 2019 FIBA AmeriCup. Redshirt-freshmanRaven Johnsonpicked up an SEC All-Freshman Team spot. For more information, contact Coach George Dukes at 843.782.8616 or gdukes@mailbox.sc.edu. It includes an annual base salary of $600,000, and Auriemma also receives $2.2 million for speaking, consulting and media obligations in the first year, an amount that will increase $100,000 annually. Staley was also on two FIBA World Championship gold-medal teams (1998, 2002). I join with our fans in looking forward to seeing the great achievements her program will continue to produce in the future. WebWomen's Basketball The USC Salkehatchie womens basketball team plays in the gym on the East Campus. I don't think it's ever a goal of anyone to say 'I want a statue,' but it allows you and everyone else to appreciate your body of work.". In 2013, she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. USA Basketball, Sr. Natl. The University further recognized Staleys standing in the community when it asked her to give the valedictory address at the 2009 Valedictory Exercises. South Carolina won 64-49 to win the championship. The SEC also named USCs Kamilla Cardoso as Sixth Woman of the Year. 10 Irish lose top scorer Miles to knee injury, Miami women's hoops penalized for NIL infraction, Women's Power Rankings: Pac-12 teams, Maryland show their teeth, SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school girls' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, NCAA women's tourney expansion plan advances, Meet the No. Tim Dominick tdominick@thestate.com Transition to the NCAA USC adopted She has coached 17 Gamecocks to All-SEC honors a combined 34 times, including 18 first-team selections, and eight Gamecocks have been selected in the WNBA Draft in the last five seasons, including 2018 No. Center. Walker, Talia South Carolina, head coach, 2008-present, USA Basketball, Senior National Team head coach, 2017-present, USA Basketball, U19 National Team head coach, 2015, USA Basketball, U18 Natl. Staleys program has finished in the top 25 in each of the last 10 seasons, including seven seasons with a top-10 finish. The Gamecocks made two appearances in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 63. In addition to coaching two National Players of the Year and a National Freshman of the Year, Staley has helped eight Gamecocks collect 19 All-America selections, three to pick up six SEC Player of the Year honors, three to earn SEC Defensive Player of the Year recognition a total of six times, one to SEC 6th Player of the Year honors and six to capture SEC Freshman of the Year. Starbucks olive oil drinks a curiosity in Italy, Greenville County Sheriffs Office warns of ransom, Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in, Upstate woman shot to death at Ohio gas station, Spartanburg Co. welcomes youngest ever detention, Tennessee officers conduct probed in womans death, Greenville Co. deputies searching for man who left, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. As of June 20, 2021, the Gamecocks have drawn over 10,000 fans in 92 consecutive regular season home games, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 11:21. 3, in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Greenville, S.C, facing either No. While head coach at South Carolina, Staley has twice won National Coach of the Year honors (2014, 2020), with her 2020 unanimous selection making her the first former Naismith Player of the Year to earn the Naismith Coach of the Year award. Johnson has posted five or more assists eight times this season, including four games with a career-high seven. Tipoff is set for noon. She was also named to the All-SEC first team and the All-Defensive team. Johnson ranks among the most sure-handed guards in the country, coming in 13thwith a 2.5 assist-to-turnover ratio. Shop this limited-edition collection of distinctive items made from our 2022 National Championship court! In 2015, she added to her coaching gold-medal count with a U.S. victory in the FIBA U19 World Championships, which earned her USA Basketball Co-National Coach of the Year honors and made her the first person to earn both Coach and Athlete of the Year selections from the organization. As a player, Staleys success came early in her career, beginning with being named USA Todays National High School Player of the year in 1988 as a senior at Dobbins Tech. Olympic gold medals in 1996, 2000 and 2004 highlight her collection of 10 gold medals and one bronze on the world stage. "Contract negotiations are challenging, but this one was especially important as I knew it could be a benchmark, an example for other universities to invest in their women's basketball programs, too. She's just that face, and she's a great face for women's basketball.". Staley, a Philadelphia native,coached the USA women's team to a gold medal in Tokyo in 2021 and has earned two more as an assistant. Under coach Staley, the Gamecocks improved or equaled their win total every season during her first seven years leading the program, culminating in a 343 record in 201415. Cory Diaz covers the South Carolina Gamecocks for The Greenville News as part of the USA TODAYNetwork. COLUMBIA South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley never wanted a statue built in her honor. The ability to keep Coach Staley at the University of South Carolina is great news for all Gamecocks. One University Boulevard Since taking the reins of the program in May 2008, Staley made South Carolina into a perennial national power. She has built our womens basketball program from the ground up, and her teams have produced champions, both on and off the floor. South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates with her team after winning the NCAA women's basketball championship Sunday in Minneapolis. The Gamecocks defeated 14 ranked teams including their first-ever victory over UConn, and won both the SEC regular season and tournament titles. 1 South Carolina women's basketball completed its first undefeated regular season in program history on Sunday, and the Gamecocks dominated the 2023 All-SEC awards selected by the conference coaches, which were announced Tuesday. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. COLUMBIA Dawn Staley has guided South Carolina women's basketball to the pinnacle of the sport twice. [4], Conference tournament winners noted with # Source[5], National champion On April 3, 2022, the Gamecocks won their 2nd national title with a 6449 win over UConn, finishing the season 352 and being ranked #1 in both major polls for the entire season. coach, 2006-08, 2014-present, Playing Experience Women's Basketball Coaches - University of South Carolina - Upstate Skip To Main Content Scoreboard wbball Jan 11 Final at Campbell University L: 49 - 51 ALIYAH BOSTON VS ANGEL REESE:Angel Reese or Aliyah Boston? After two all-star seasons with the organization, she switched leagues, signing with the WNBAs Charlotte Sting in 1999. "There isn't an ounce of me that has the desire to go to the next level," Staley said. Cooke has scored in double figures 25 times through 29 games this season, including six outings over 20 points. News for all Gamecocks 's basketball Support Staff a top-10 finish Player and defensive Player of the 10. 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