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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