Dawn Staley Archives

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.

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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

By Sean Hurd

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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

By William C. Rhoden

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.

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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

By Sean Hurd

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.

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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

By Ken Makin

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

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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

By Sean Hurd

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

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‘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)

By Sean Hurd

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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’

By Sean Hurd

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UConn-South Carolina title game next chapter in one of women’s basketball’s best rivalries

Preeminent programs meet with legacy stakes on the line

By William C. Rhoden

Sports

Andscape roundtable: Women’s Final Four, Dawn Staley’s legacy and Sarah Strong’s arrival

Sean Hurd, William C. Rhoden and Erik Horne discuss the field in Tampa, Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins, Olivia Miles and more

By Andscape Staff

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Dawn Staley, South Carolina don’t need a chip on their shoulders entering NCAA tournament

The Gamecocks have responded to cheap shots and contempt with hard work and victories

By Ken Makin

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

Don’t take Dawn Staley for granted

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

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

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

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

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

UConn-South Carolina title game next chapter in one of women’s basketball’s best rivalries

Andscape roundtable: Women’s Final Four, Dawn Staley’s legacy and Sarah Strong’s arrival

Dawn Staley, South Carolina don’t need a chip on their shoulders entering NCAA tournament

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