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Ta’Niya Latson (right) of South Carolina poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (left) after the Los Angeles Sparks selected Latson with the 20th pick during the 2026 WNBA draft on April 13, 2026, at The Shed in New York City.
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Ta’Niya Latson drew inspiration from old Hollywood for her WNBA draft outfit

South Carolina Gamecock’s look paid homage to Black glamour icons
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Cori Close and Dawn Staley shake hands after the national title game. Sports

Dawn Staley, Cori Close and the next mountain to climb

Growth of the women’s game is most important to South Carolina, UCLA coaches

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley (left) walks to shake hands with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma prior to their women's Final Four semifinal game on April 3, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Sports

Dawn Staley’s remarks on rival’s outburst reflect a restraint familiar to Black women

After postgame spat with UConn’s Geno Auriemma, Gamecocks coach shows her awareness of the weight of her words — and the double standard she faces

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Don’t take Dawn Staley for granted

Among the giants of women’s basketball, South Carolina coach has had an entirely different impact across 30 years

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley (right) and guard Raven Johnson (left) huddle with the team after defeating Ole Miss at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 22, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. Sports

Adversity and winning have bonded South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson

Being a point guard under a coach who excelled at the position is challenging, but Johnson’s growth during her collegiate career earned Staley’s admiration

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Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon (center) drives to the basket against Minnesota guard Amaya Battle during a second-round NCAA tournament game on March 22, 2026. Sports

Coded language in women’s basketball reinforces harmful stereotypes and undervalues the game’s physicality

Words such as ‘bear-mauled’ create an uneven playing field for Black athletes

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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley watches her team play Texas during the SEC tournament championship game on March 8, 2026, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina Sports

Black coaches to watch in the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament

From South Carolina’s Dawn Staley to Howard’s Ty Grace, here are 12 to follow during March Madness

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South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards shoots a free throw during a game against Coppin State on Jan. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. Sports

‘I’m not there yet’: South Carolina’s Joyce Edwards is still learning — and winning

Standout sophomore’s work ethic and passion for the game fuel high expectations (her own and others)

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Oscar Adaway III tucks the ball in his left arm and warms up before a game. Sports

Encounter between Texas trooper, South Carolina player reminds us of uncomfortable truths

Following Oscar Adaway III’s accusations of assault, unshakeable questions remain

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For South Carolina’s Dawn Staley, sting of championship loss is an unfamiliar feeling

Coach on UConn’s win: ‘They beat our ass, but they didn’t make us like it’

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