At the helm of the Gamecocks over the last 14 seasons, Staley has been named National Coach of the Year three times (2014, 2020, 2022) with her 2020 unanimous selection making her the first former Naismith Player of the Year to earn the Naismith Coach of the Year award. 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. Roldan, Cali And, lastly, I would be remiss to not also thank Butch Bowers, Angela ONeal and our FAMS for their commitment and support. All As a head coach, Staley has been named USA Basketball National Coach of the Year twice (2018, 2015) and helped the U.S. to 11 international gold medals. Coach Dukes brings years of By stephanie Gruber. The city is working with Statues for Equality, an art initiative to increase gender diversity in public monuments; women make up only 2-3% of the public statues worldwide. She has handed out 3.2 assists per game to rank 12thin the SEC, playing just 17.2 minutes per game, making her 18thin the nation in assists per 40 minutes. Levine, Jada Her secretive love life explored Staley has twice been presented the Wanamaker Award (1997, 2005), presented annually to the athlete, team or organization that has done the most to reflect credit upon Philadelphia and to the team or sport in which he/she excels. 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. She has seen eight Gamecocks taken in the WNBA Draft in the last five seasons, including 2018 No. WebDukes named USC Salkehatchie womens basketball coach. In the 2018 SEC tournament, the Gamecocks defeated Mississippi State to win the SEC tournament, South Carolina is the only team to win the SEC tournament for four straight years. South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball, 202223 South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, USBWA Women's National Player of the Year, "Colors Communications and Public Affairs | University of South Carolina", "South Carolina finishes No. 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. COLUMBIA Dawn Staley has guided South Carolina women's basketball to the pinnacle of the sport twice. 'Joined at the heart:' Inside an emotional Senior Day for South Carolina women's basketball. South Carolina has earned a No. 2023 www.greenvilleonline.com. Official Athletics Website of the University of South Carolina Beaufort, 2023 University of South Carolina Beaufort Athletics, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Associate Director of Athletics / Senior Woman Administrator, Assistant Softball Coach/Academic Coordinator, Interim Head Cross Country / Track & Field Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach - Pole Vault. The coach led the Gamecocks to theirsecond national championship in five yearsthis season, knocking off UConn 64-49 in Minneapolis in April. 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. 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. Turner, Sofia The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Key Phone Numbers Main Phone: (803) 777-4202. In Staleys 14 seasons at the helm of the Gamecocks, highlights include: While her coaching career is in full bloom, Staley is still recognized for her body of work as a one of the most decorated participants in United States womens basketball history. I join with our fans in looking forward to seeing the great achievements her program will continue to produce in the future.". 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. Staley has coached 16 Gamecocks to All-SEC honors a combined 31 times, including 16 first-team selections. The combination means she has had her hands on 24.8 percent of South Carolinas total offense. 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WebWomen's Basketball - University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics Main Navigation Menu Sports Men's Sports Baseball 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. Her scoring average rises to 17.0 in SEC contests, the sixth-best mark in the league. Staley was also on two FIBA World Championship gold-medal teams (1998, 2002). "If that itch comes to coach on the next level, I'm getting older," she said. 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, 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 womens basketball programs, too. Womens Volleyball The USC Salkehatchie Womens volleyball team plays in the gym on the East Campus. Under the new contract, Staley's base salary will be $1 million per year with outside compensation starting at $1.9 million in the first year and escalation by $100,000 per year thereafter. South Carolina won 64-49 to win the championship. The Gamecocks first competed at an intercollegiate level in women's basketball in 1923, when they were called the Pullets (a young domestic hen, a play off "Gamecocks," which is a rooster). Since taking the reins of the program in May 2008, Staley made South Carolina into a perennial national power. After two all-star seasons with the organization, she switched leagues, signing with the WNBAs Charlotte Sting in 1999. According to Her Hoop Stats, she in the top 25 in player defensive rating and defensive win shares per 40 minutes. Geraci, Courtney On May 7, 2008, Dawn Staley was named the new head coach of the team now known as simply the "Gamecocks". Zurier. 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. WebGeorge Dukes has been named head womens basketball coach for the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. Division regular season champion "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. 1 in the AP Poll. Only three have done so: former Southern California coach Linda Sharp, former Tennessee coach Pat Summitt and UConn coach Geno Auriemma. In 21 years as a head coach, Staley has compiled 11 25-win seasons, with a total of 17 postseason appearances. The reigning National Player of the Year, Boston is the only player in the country ranked in the top five of both offensive and defensive player rating, leading the SEC in both categories. After stepping away from USA Basketball during the next Olympic cycle, Staley returned to the fold in 2014, again taking on dual roles within the organization. She has built our womens basketball program from the ground up, and her teams have produced champions, both on and off the floor. If South Carolina wins another national championship in 2023, Staley will join an exclusive club of coaches to win back-to-back titles. South Carolinas six wins over ranked opponents are the third most in the country this season, and its three ranked road wins are the second most. In 2007, the Rotary Club of Tulsa named Staley its female recipient of the Henry P. Iba Citizenship Award, which is presented annually to the male and female athlete who has excelled in both their sport and their service to others. Her .744 winning percentage (538-185) ranks 12th in the nation among active head coaches with at least 10 years of experience. Among SEC women's basketball coaches, Staley and Mulkey are the only ones currently making more than their men's basketball counterparts. 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. Staley will continue to lead the American side at least through the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. All rights reserved. We focus on executing the proper fundamentals, According to Synergy has allowed just 4.1 points per game on 21.6 percent field goal shooting. Off the court, Staley has made South Carolina womens basketball a community event with Gamecock fans leading the NCAA in average attendance each of the last seven seasons. Under the new contract, Staleys base salary will be $1 million per year with outside compensation starting at $1.9 million in the first year and escalation by $100,000 per year thereafter. Under her leadership, the Gamecocks have reached many firsts National Championships, NCAA Final Fours, No. 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. 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. News / 12 months ago. Staley has led her Gamecocks to become just the fourth SEC team to finish the regular season undefeated, sitting atop both the AP and Coaches Polls every week of the season. Markham, Vera SEC Champion and No. Redshirt-freshmanRaven Johnsonpicked up an SEC All-Freshman Team spot. Levine, Trinity Staley has carried that coaching philosophy to USA Basketball, where her presence on the coaching staff has become as ubiquitous as it was on the court for nearly a decade beginning in 1994. 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. She has been named national coach of the year three times and has a career record of 561-185 at USC. USA Basketball, 1994-2004, Head Coach Dawn Staley and Forward Aliyah Boston met with the Media following Sunday's 76-71 win over #2 Stanford, Head Coach Dawn Staley met with members of the media to preview Sunday's matchup with Stanford, Head Coach Dawn Staley met with members of the media following Wednesday's practice, Head Coach Dawn Staley and Forward Aliyah Boston met with the Media after Friday night's 81-56 win over Maryland, Head Coach Dawn Staley met with members of the media to preview Friday's game at Maryland, Head Coach Dawn Staley took to the stage at SEC media day to discuss the upcoming season, Boston Leads Six Gamecocks with SEC Awards, Staley Named Women's College Basketball Person of the Year, Womens Basketball Launches 2022-23 Season Theme, Postgame Press Conference: UCLA - Dawn Staley, Videos: (Stanford) Postgame WBB Media Availability, Video: Dawn Staley News Conference 11-19-22, Video: Dawn Staley News Conference 11-16-22, POSTGAME: (Maryland) WBB Media Availability 11/11/22, Video: Dawn Staley News Conference 11-10-22, Video: Dawn Staley speaks at SEC Media Days, VIDEOS: WBB Media Availability 09/28/2022, Four NCAA Final Fours in the last seven tournaments (2015, 2017, 2021, 2022), Ranking in the AP Top 25 every week since Dec. 10, 2012, including 114 weeks in the top five, 44 weeks ranked No. On November 22, 2002, the Gamecocks opened the newly constructed Colonial Life Arena (then known as Carolina Center; the arena's deal with Unum was signed a year later) would be with $1 admission night, leading to a crowd 17,712 saw the Gamecocks defeat the archrival Clemson Lady Tigers. South Carolina womens basketball team, coach by Dawn Staley, without a loss in 2022-23 season. 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 men's programs.". WebHead Women's Basketball Coach bwalton@usc.edu: Beth Burns: Associate Head Coach beth.burns@usc.edu: Wendale Farrow: Assistant Coach wfarrow@usc.edu: coach, 2006-08, 2014-present, Playing Experience In 2020, South Carolina finished 321 (160), led by the #1 ranked recruiting class and senior leadership of point guard Tyasha Harris. Her first coaching role on a national team level was as an assistant with the 2006 World Championship team, and, following that teams success, she was asked to stay with the team through the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Ambrose, Jennifer Crowds of over 16,000 at Colonial Life Arena for Women's Basketball games: South Carolina has led the nation in attendance every season since 201415, with the exception of 2020 which was limited due to COVID. She has been the teams top rebounder 12 times and grabbed double-digit rebounds 11 times through 29 games, coming off the bench to play just 18.2 minutes per game. 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. WebAt South Carolina Women's Basketball camps, campers have an opportunity to improve their game in a fun environment. University of South Carolina head womens basketball coach Dawn Staley on Monday, August 20, 2022 in Columbia, SC. In 22 seasons as a head coach, Staley has led her college teams to 12 25-win seasons, a total of 18 postseason appearances (two WNIT) and 147 weeks in the Associated Press top 10, including 44 in the No. 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). We want to work for one another; we want to prepare people to be successful.. No. Its about relationships and discipline. 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. 1 recruits in each class - and the prospects on their tails, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Aliyah Boston won Player of the Year, and Dawn Staley was named Naismith Award winner as the best coach in the nation for 2022. 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