For the second time in as many seasons, seniorAliyah Bostoncaptured SEC Player of the Year and SEC Defensive Player of the Year recognition. Despite playing just 25.8 minutes per game, Boston is among the NCAA top 30 in rebounding average and blocks per game (2.0). South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley cuts the net after a college basketball game in the final round of the Womens Final Four NCAA tournament against UConn on April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. 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. Aliyah Boston won Player of the Year, and Dawn Staley was named Naismith Award winner as the best coach in the nation for 2022. 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. 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. Walvius' teams in 200102 and 200203 broke through to finish 257 and 238, respectively, earning trips to the NCAA tournament and reaching the Elite Eight in 2002. As of June 20, 2021, the Gamecocks have drawn over 10,000 fans in 92 consecutive regular season home games, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 11:21. She is second on the team with seven double-doubles. 4:39. Boston and leading scorer Zia Cooke were both selected to the All-SEC first team, and the Gamecocks are one of three teams with multiple first-team selections. 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. Primary Mailing Address Rice Athletics Center. Prior to taking the helm of the Gamecocks on May 10, 2008, Staley made her coaching debut at Temple, helping the Owls reach the postseason seven times in her eight seasons on the bench, including six NCAA Tournament appearances. The ability to keep Coach Staley at the University of South Carolina is great news for all Gamecocks. Women's basketball team of the University of South Carolina. Under current head Since taking the reins of the program in May 2008, Staley made South Carolina into a perennial national power. South Carolina has earned a No. COLUMBIA South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley never wanted a statue built in her honor. The most comprehensive coverage of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Womens Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, news, schedules, Beal, Boston Named Naismith Defensive POY Semifinalists, Boston, No. Walvius resigned after the 200708 season. Its about relationships and discipline. Rhodes, Nicole Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press After a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame career as a player, which included five WNBA All-Star appearances and three Olympic gold medals, Staley has proven she can develop young talent as well. 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. Following her retirement from the league, the WNBA began awarding the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award in 2007, honoring the player who best exemplifies the characteristics of a leader in the community in which she works or lives. In addition to coaching two National Players of the Year and a National Freshman of the Year, Staley has helped eight Gamecocks collect 19 All-America selections, three to pick up six SEC Player of the Year honors, three to earn SEC Defensive Player of the Year recognition a total of six times, one to SEC 6th Player of the Year honors and six to capture SEC Freshman of the Year. Only three have done so: former Southern California coach Linda Sharp, former Tennessee coach Pat Summitt and UConn coach Geno Auriemma. Staley was also on two FIBA World Championship gold-medal teams (1998, 2002). The legendary Gamecocks coach changed her mind when she learned how few women are represented with statues. 1 South Carolina women's basketball completed its first undefeated regular season in program history on Sunday, and the Gamecocks dominated the 2023 All-SEC awards selected by the conference coaches, which were announced Tuesday. Also a force in USA Basketball, Staley was named head coach of the U.S. Womens National Team in May 2017 and led the team to its record-tying seventh-straight Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games this summer. 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. 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. 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. South Carolina Hall of Fame women's basketball coach Dawn Staley has received a seven-year, $22.4 million contract extension that will take her though the 2027 COLUMBIA Dawn Staley has guided South Carolina women's basketball to the pinnacle of the sport twice. Shop this limited-edition collection of distinctive items made from our 2022 National Championship court! Once those things are in place, the basketball part becomes very easy because everyone wants to win for each other. Ambrose, Jennifer 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). She has been named national coach of the year three times and has a career record of 561-185 at USC. The statue is being designed and could be unveiled in approximately a year. 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. 2023 www.greenvilleonline.com. News / 12 months ago. 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. In December 2017, the City of Philadelphia named the two-block stretch of Diamond Street from 23rd to 25th Street, which was the path from Staleys house in the Raymond Rosen Projects to the Moylan (now Hank Gathers) Recreational Center where she began her basketball career, Dawn Staley Lane. WebWomen's Basketball The USC Salkehatchie womens basketball team plays in the gym on the East Campus. In 2020, South Carolina finished 321 (160), led by the #1 ranked recruiting class and senior leadership of point guard Tyasha Harris. In the six seasons at which Colonial Life Arena permitted maximum capacity seating, South Carolina has averaged over 10,000 per game. USC Women's Basketball Dawn Staley talks USCs seniors, NIL impact, Brittney Griners release and more By Jeremiah Holloway Updated December 11, 2022 Her 2021-22 compensation begins at $2.9 million with the final year topping out at $3.5 million. The rest of the home schedule includes reigning national champion Stanford, NCAA Final Four participant UConn, Big Ten champion Maryland and SEC champion Texas A&M. WebWomen's Basketball - University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics Main Navigation Menu Sports Men's Sports Baseball "I'm doing it for the next woman who is in the position to deserve it a lot more than I do and get it," Staley said. One University Boulevard South Carolina, head coach, 2008-present, USA Basketball, Senior National Team head coach, 2017-present, USA Basketball, U19 National Team head coach, 2015, USA Basketball, U18 Natl. 'Joined at the heart:' Inside an emotional Senior Day for South Carolina women's basketball. The contract includes additional performance compensation opportunities up to $680,000 per year. In addition to her own scoring, Cooke has handed out 2.1 assists per game, which led to another 4.7 points per game. In an international coaching tenure that began in 2006, Staley has thrived both in the head chair and as an assistant, helping the U.S. amass seven gold medals. After two all-star seasons with the organization, she switched leagues, signing with the WNBAs Charlotte Sting in 1999. For more information, contact Coach George Dukes at 843.782.8616 or gdukes@mailbox.sc.edu. She was apprehensive when the The Gamecocks are on a 30-game win streak the longest in program history and have held the No. 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. According to Her Hoop Stats, she in the top 25 in player defensive rating and defensive win shares per 40 minutes. 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. 4:39. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. There is no additional information to display. Houston Comets, WNBA, 2005-06, Various international teams, 1992-94 Women's Basketball at Charleston Southern University February 8, 2023 6:00 P.M. Women's Basketball at Charleston Southern University February 8, 2023 6:00 Markham, Vera Tim Dominick tdominick@thestate.com Transition to the NCAA USC adopted While she worked with the Senior National Team, Staley also took on a head coaching role for the 2007 USA Pan American Games Team, leading the college players to a perfect 5-0 record and a gold medal against more veteran international squads. Assistant Coach wfarrow@usc.edu: Nneka Enemkpali: Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator enemkpal@usc.edu: 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff. 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"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. 3, in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Greenville, S.C, facing either No. 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. Over the past 13 seasons at South Carolina, Staley has led the Gamecocks to three NCAA Final Fours in the past six tournaments (2015, 2017, 2021), including winning the 2017 national title. She has been SEC Coach of the Year four times and, prior to joining the Gamecocks, earned Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year twice (2004, 2005) in her tenure at Temple. I guess both leagues are getting younger and younger. 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. 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. Her scoring average rises to 17.0 in SEC contests, the sixth-best mark in the league. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "The money is staggering,'' Staley said. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 1 final ranking before the postseason was cut short du to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its eight seasons in the Metro Conference (now Conference USA after the 1995 reunification), the Lady Gamecocks won the regular season championship five times and the conference tournament three times.[2]. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. "There isn't an ounce of me that has the desire to go to the next level," Staley said. South Carolina women's basketball to play Oregon, Maryland in home-and-home series, South Carolina women's basketball star Aliyah Boston honored with 'Aliyah Boston Day' in US Virgin Islands, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley on 'The Daily Show': 'Felt great beating' UConn for title, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. A lot of people think that Xs and Os are the biggest part of coaching, but its actually very little, Staley said. COLUMBIA, S.C. The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved today a new contract for womens basketball head coach Dawn Staley, which will make her the highest paid African-American head coach in her sport and one of the highest paid womens basketball coaches in the country. 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. 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. Womens Volleyball The USC Salkehatchie Womens volleyball team plays in the gym on the East Campus. In 2016, Staley picked up another gold medal as she was an assistant on the Rio Olympic team that captured its sixth-straight Olympic gold medal. Cory Diaz covers the South Carolina Gamecocks for The Greenville News as part of the USA TODAYNetwork. 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. She's just that face, and she's a great face for women's basketball.". Her .752 SEC winning percentage (167-55) is second only to Summitt (.874) in league history. University of South Carolina head womens basketball coach Dawn Staley on Monday, August 20, 2022 in Columbia, SC. Under current head coach Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks have been one of the top programs in the country, winning the NCAA Championship in 2017 and 2022. 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. LSU women's basketball's NCAA Tournament 1-seed race: Where do Kim Mulkey's Tigers stand? "It really wasn't about the money, but it takes the money for this recognition to be eye-opening.'. Following the 1996 Olympic Games, Staley joined the Richmond Rage of the ABL, one of two womens basketball professional leagues started in the wake of USA Basketballs success on the world stage. She is fourth in the nation in offensive rebounding ratee (.215) and total rebounding rage (.247). Staley has coached 16 Gamecocks to All-SEC honors a combined 31 times, including 16 first-team selections. Staley was named National Coach of the Year in 2020 after leading the Gamecocks to a No. WebGeorge Dukes has been named head womens basketball coach for the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. Coaching Experience With five SEC Regular-Season Championships, South Carolina has more than any other team since the league expanded to 14 teams in 2011-12. No. Send them to Cory Diaz at bdiaz@gannett.com. Johnson ranks among the most sure-handed guards in the country, coming in 13thwith a 2.5 assist-to-turnover ratio. The Columbia Chamber naming her its 2017 Ambassador of the Year, and, in 2013, then-South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley tabbed Staley to receive the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor from the governor bestowed on those who have displayed significant achievement and service to the state. 1 recruits in each class - and the prospects on their tails, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. That day, 12,168 fans turned out to see the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the Tennessee Lady Vols. 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. Her 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game on the season go up dramatically against ranked opponents to 16.8 points and 11.7 rebounds. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Got questions regardingSouth Carolina athletics? [6] The first sell out with 18,000 in attendance occurred on February 8, 2016, against the University of Connecticut Huskies in a match up of the two top ranked teams in the country. The program also enjoyed success under head coach Nancy Wilson during the 1980s in the Metro Conference, when it won five regular season conference championships and three conference tournament championships. Division regular season and conference tournament champion [4], Conference tournament winners noted with # Source[5], National champion The SEC also named USCs Kamilla Cardoso as Sixth Woman of the Year. 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. Like, the WNBA needs great, young people to keep it going.". Fax: (843) 208-8069. Later games moved to the Carolina Coliseum, which saw the first sell out for a women's basketball game on January 17, 2002. Gamecock head coach Dawn Staley was named Coach of the Year for the sixth time. Two other Gamecock draftees have earned WNBA All-Rookie Team honors as well. Redshirt-freshmanRaven Johnsonpicked up an SEC All-Freshman Team spot. Remembering the feeling of confidence and pride she felt as a child whenever she wore new sneakers, Staley initially launched the organization via social media, and her broad network of friends, fans and colleagues immediately leapt into action. 1304 Heyward Street. 2 Indiana, No. 538-185 (.744) 22 seasons Under her leadership, the Gamecocks have reached many firsts National Championships, NCAA Final Fours, No. After residingat the top of women's college basketball the Gamecocks have reached four Final Fours and made the NCAA Tournament 11 straight times since she took over the program in 2008 does Staley want to coach on the pro level? Staley is set to tip off her 14th season leading the Gamecocks in November, facing one of the toughest schedules in the country. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Its always been an honor to represent the University of South Carolina, and this contract represents the Universitys commitment to supporting me and our womens basketball program, Staley said. Dawn Staley is one of the nations top coaches, regardless of the sport, said South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner. 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