Dawn Staley

Basketball player and coach

Dawn Staley - Basketball player and coach
Born

May 4th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player and coach, Staley excelled in her sport as a point guard. Played for the United States national team, earning multiple Olympic gold medals. Achieved great success in college basketball, leading the University of Virginia to a Final Four appearance. Transitioned to coaching, taking the helm of the women's basketball program at the University of South Carolina, where she guided the team to national championships.

Won three Olympic gold medals with Team USA

Led South Carolina to NCAA championships

Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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