Dawn Staley

Basketball coach, former basketball player

American Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball coach, former basketball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth04/05/1970
Age56 years
BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameDawn Michelle Staley
Known ForHead coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team; former WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist
Notable Achievements
  • Three-time Olympic gold medalist (1996, 2000, 2004)
  • Five-time WNBA All-Star
  • Three NCAA national championships as South Carolina head coach (2017, 2022, 2024)
  • Two-time Naismith national player of the year
  • Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeUniversity of Virginia

Personal Life

FoundationFounded the Dawn Staley Foundation in 1996

Career

Playing Career
  • University of Virginia basketball player
  • Richmond Rage (ABL)
  • Charlotte Sting (WNBA)
  • Houston Comets (WNBA)
Coaching Career
  • Temple Owls head coach
  • University of South Carolina head coach (2008-present)
  • Head coach for the U.S. Women’s National Team during the 2020 Olympics cycle

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Was the NCAA’s all-time steals leader
2. Won the Most Outstanding Player award of the 1991 NCAA Final Four
3. Led Virginia to three consecutive Final Fours
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