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Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
South Carolina's Dawn Staley Reveals Surprising Team Who Pursued Hiring Her
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The South Carolina Gamecocks' women's basketball program has been among the nation's best since head coach Dawn Staley took over the program. Staley originally became South Carolina's head coach back in the 2008-09 season. Before that, she had been the head coach for the Temple Owls from the 2000-01 season to the 2007-08 campaign. Landing Staley has completely changed the Gamecocks. She has led the program to three national championships and has shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts in the second half during the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game against the NC State Wolfpack at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April... Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts in the second half during the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game against the NC State Wolfpack at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. More Photo byWhile South Carolina's hiring of Staley changed everything for them, the budding legendary head coach was pursued by another school first. Read more: WNBA Fans React to Paige Bueckers' Massive Unrivaled Contract Recently, Staley opened up and shared that the Alabama Crimson Tide tried to hire her when she was still coaching Temple back in 2005. "Alabama came after me first in 2005," Staley wrote. "I visited the campus. I liked the athletic director. But I couldn't see myself living in Alabama." That was a stroke of good luck for the Gamecocks. She went on to open up about wanting to coach South Carolina and why the job gave her so much intrigue. "I was drawn to the fact that USC was part of the SEC and its storied legacy in women's basketball," Staley wrote. "Pat Summitt was in this league, Andy Landers, Melanie Balcomb, all these legendary coaches. I was looking to refine my skills, rise to compete with the best. The cherry on top was that my parents were originally from South Carolina." Things could easily have been much different. Had Staley decided to take the Alabama job, there is a good chance that she would have never come to the Gamecocks. The entire landscape of women's college basketball could be different. Read more: Mystics HC Sends Warning About Fever Without Caitlin Clark Since taking the South Carolina job, Staley has compiled an eye-opening 475-110 record, which is good enough for an 81.2 win percentage. Last season, the Gamecocks finished the year with a 35-4 record. They made a run in the NCAA Tournament and made it all the way to the national championship game. Unfortunately, they ran into Paige Bueckers, Geno Auriemma, and the UConn Huskies and lost by a final score of 82-59. Despite the disappointing championship game loss, South Carolina is expected to be right back in contention during the upcoming 2025-26 women's college basketball season. With Staley leading the way, the Gamecocks are always going to be a contender. For more women's college basketball news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Miami Herald
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
South Carolina Football Preview 2025: Season Prediction, Win Total, Top 10 Players, Keys to the Season
X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN2025 South Carolina PreviewSouth Carolina Offense BreakdownSouth Carolina Defense Breakdown Season Prediction, Win Total, Keys to Season South Carolina Gamecocks Key to the Season Stop Carolina turned it over four times, with three lost fumbles, in the 27-25 loss to Alabama. It dropped a tight 36-33 fight with LSU thanks to 13 penalties, three turnovers, and two lost the team was 7-0 in the regular season when it didn't turn it over multiple times, and 2-3 when it did. The 14 lost fumbles were spread out - the wins over Kentucky and Oklahoma were the only games they didn't lose one. South Carolina Gamecocks Key Player Josiah Thompson, OT true sophomore has the upside to be fantastic. There's real NFL upside if he adds a little more bulk to his 6-7, 300-pound frame, and he's just scratching the surface of what he can become as a potential star at left tackle. But first, he and the rest of the Gamecock line have to be far better in pass protection and keeping defenses out of the backfield. South Carolina Gamecocks Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Rahsul Faison, RB all is right with the NCAA and his move, he's a quick back who can catch. He wasn't a workhorse at Utah State, but he pounded out over 1,100 yards last year and eight scores, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. He might not bring the power, but he'll always get positive Transfer Out: Bangally Kamara, LB Gamecocks won the transfer portal. They didn't lose anyone who'll be all that devastating to the cause, but Kamara is a speed rusher who just who was just getting started at Pitt over his four years, was only able to play a few games for the Gamecocks, and now is off to be a key part of the Missouri defensive front. South Carolina Gamecocks Key Game at Missouri, Sept. 20The Alabama game is massive, the trip to LSU is huge, and going to Texas A&M and Ole Miss will be nasty. Those all become far bigger if the Gamecocks can't leave that other Columbia with a win. South Carolina won last year's showdown at home, but lost the previous five games in the series.- 2025 South Carolina Schedule Breakdown South Carolina Gamecocks Top 10 Players 1. LaNorris Sellers, QB Soph.2. Jalon Kilgore, S Jr.3. Dylan Stewart, EDGE Soph.4. Rahsul Faison, RB Sr.5. Nyck Harbor, WR Jr.6. Brandon Cisse, CB Jr.7. Josiah Thompson, OT Soph.8. Bryan Thomas, EDGE Sr.9. Tree Babalade, OG Soph.10. Judge Collier, CB Jr. South Carolina Gamecocks 2024 Fun Stats - Fumbles: Opponents 28 (lost 10), South Carolina 25 (lost 14)- 4th Down Conversions: South Carolina 12-of-25 (48%), Opponents 7-of-23 (30%)- 4th Quarter Scoring: South Carolina 125, Opponents 58 South Carolina Gamecocks 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen We know how this you go 10-2 in the SEC, you go to the College Football Playoff. 9-3 might get you in the waiting room, but for a South Carolina team that was a few lost fumbles against LSU and Alabama away from making it, it might not be that far no Georgia, Tennessee, or Texas on the slate, so the SEC's three CFP teams from last year aren't in the picture. However, going to Missouri, LSU, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M will be tough to get through without at least two losses, and there's an improved Oklahoma, and an improved Kentucky, and Clemson, and … Gamecocks, though, might be just that good that the nastiness of the slate doesn't matter, but try this for a second half of the season … At LSU, Oklahoma, Alabama, at Ole Miss, at Texas A&M, Coastal Carolina, Carolina won't get to 10-2, but it'll hang around the SEC title chase into The South Carolina Gamecocks Win Total At … 7.5Likely Wins: Coastal Carolina, South Carolina State, Vanderbilt50/50 Games: Clemson, Kentucky, at Missouri, Oklahoma, at Ole Miss, at Texas A&M, Virginia Tech (in Atlanta)Likely Losses: Alabama, at LSU2025 South Carolina PreviewSouth Carolina Offense BreakdownSouth Carolina Defense Breakdown © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dawn Staley Turns Heads With Major Personal News on Tuesday
South Carolina Gamecocks women's college basketball head coach Dawn Staley has grown to be one of the most well-known names in the NCAA. Staley has helped put South Carolina at the upper-echelon of women's college basketball, having recently led the Gamecocks to the national title game. After the season, as Staley and the Gamecocks look to bounce back from a national title game loss to Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies, the South Carolina head coach shared exciting news outside of the white lines. Staley has official released her book, "Uncommon Favor," sharing her life's story. "Great day everyone!" Staley said. "It's here! Head to your favorite bookstore now to grab a copy of Uncommon Favor, a book I poured myself into and hope you enjoy. Let's read or listen it together!" Upon the release of the news, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on Dawn Staley personal update. "Way to go, Coach," said one fan. "Congratulations," said another fan. "Coach, I pre-ordered it on Audible, which I've already downloaded, and my hard copy comes today! Woop! Woop! Let's get it," mentioned one fan. "My book is in route! My other book I'll get next week! Double the love Coach, one to keep and one to give," commented one fan. "Congratulations. Can't wait to pick it up. Congratulations also on the FIBA Hall of Fame," said one fan. "Bought it. Can't wait to get started reading it today," said another fan. Since taking over as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team (2008), Dawn Staley has led the program to three national titles, seven Final Four appearances, nine SEC Tournament titles and nine SEC regular season titles.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paige Bueckers' Former UConn Teammate in Attendance For WNBA Debut
On Friday, Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in last month's WNBA draft, made her WNBA regular-season debut in a game between the Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx. In the first half, she scored six points for the Wings on 3-of-6 shooting from the field and grabbed four rebounds as her team tied the Lynx at 46 at halftime. Advertisement In attendance at College Park Center in Texas for this game is KK Arnold, who was a teammate of Bueckers when the two played at UConn this past season. Arnold was accompanied by Bueckers' younger brother, and both were sitting courtside for this contest. Bueckers and Arnold helped lead the UConn Huskies to the women's NCAA championship several weeks ago. In the title game, they defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks by a final score of 82-59. Bueckers finished the season averaging 19.9 points, 4.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds a game while shooting 53.4% from the field and 41.9% from 3-point range. She won the Wade Trophy, which is given to the top upperclass women's basketball player in the nation, as well as her third Big East Player of the Year award. Cameron Brink guarding Paige Bueckers during a 2022 college Lee-Imagn Images She's known as a fantastic three-level scorer who can also facilitate and hit open teammates, and she has also been lauded for her defense. Advertisement She is now tasked with resuscitating a Dallas franchise that has struggled for years. Dallas went 9-31 last season and has finished with a winning record just once since it moved from Tulsa for the 2016 season. Related: Caitlin Clark's Hyped Message to Sophie Cunningham Ahead of Fever Debut
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dawn Staley Announces Exciting Personal News on Thursday
The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team may have finished their season, but all eyes are still on head coach Dawn Staley. South Carolina capped off the season with a loss to Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies in the national championship. Advertisement Despite the loss, the Gamecocks were able to produce another Final Four appearance under one of the greatest coaches in women's basketball history. Before losing to UConn, South Carolina defeated Tennessee Tech, Indiana, Maryland, Duke and Texas. Now, the Gamecocks are preparing for another Final Four run. As they gear up for practice and off-season meetings to get ready for another season, Staley recently shared some exciting news outside of the white lines. Staley will be in South Carolina, making a stop in Columbia for her "Uncommon Favor" book tour. "Am my SC FAMs!" Staley said. "We are 3 weeks away from when we link up on my book tour for UNCOMMON FAVOR. Come on out May 29 to hear me in conversation with our very own, the Honorable J. Michelle Childs. Plus, you'll get a signed copy of my book and a quick pic with me. Let's gooo!" Staley had previously mentioned that she was going to make a few stops on her "Uncommon Favor" book tour, but the known locations were previously New York and Philadelphia. Advertisement While she hinted that she's looking at expanding the tour to South Carolina, Staley made that official on Thursday. South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The South Carolina head coach mentioned that fans will receive a signed copy of her book as well as a photo with her. The meet-and-greet is currently scheduled for May 29 at 6 p.m. ET and will be held at the R2i2 Conference Center. Related: Paige Bueckers' Change in Physical Appearance is Turning Heads Related: John Calipari's Interaction With Former Kentucky Player is Turning Heads
