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South Carolina vs. Iowa, Caitlin Clark a long time coming for women’s basketball

DALLAS — The South Carolina women’s basketball team a year ago looked at the March Madness bracket and saw the two-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes in its region.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Dawn Staley could coach men’s basketball, but she doesn’t want to. And that’s awesome.

South Carolina, and growing women's college basketball, is her mountain.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023

Could transfer portal, NIL be a factor as new faces emerge across women’s Final Four?

When Mississippi State defeated UConn in the semifinals of the 2017 women’s Final Four in Dallas, Dawn Staley was as surprised as the rest of the country.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Spotlight falls on South Carolina, Iowa at women’s Final Four

Coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks are looking to become the 10th team to go through a season unbeaten and the first to repeat as champions since UConn won four in a row from 2013-16.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 28, 2023

South Carolina Has Perfected the Art of Cutting Down Nets

From winning the big games to snipping the nylon in just the right spot, the Gamecocks have perfected what it means to be winners.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28, 2023

No UConn, No Problem: The Women’s Game Has Entered a New Era

An Elite Eight without UConn, Tennessee or Stanford is not the death of any dynasties—it’s the growth of the sport.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 27, 2023

Mike Jensen: Sorry Temple fans, Dawn Staley is on higher ground chasing history at South Carolina

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Let’s get this out of the way. Dawn Staley, pride of North Philly, is a fairly transcendent figure right now, beyond her own sport, maybe beyond sports entirely.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 26, 2023

Dawn Staley Praised for Classy Move During Win Over UCLA

It was a great sign of sportsmanship, and the opposition appreciated it.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 26, 2023

South Carolina Somehow Keeps Getting Better—And That’s Terrifying

The undefeated Gamecocks have a defense that forces teams to look unrecognizable, which is what happened against UCLA.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25, 2023

Dawn Staley pays homage to HBCU history by wearing a classic Cheyney State jersey in NCAA tournament win

With a crisp throwback jersey, Staley paid respect to Yolanda Laney.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2023