The spring news cycle continues to shine a bright light on South Carolina Gamecocks head basketball coach Dawn Staley. Following her team’s appearance in the NCAA Tournament title game, Staley has been the subject of numerous positive headlines.
Most recently, the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, proclaimed May as “Dawn Staley Month,” honoring her achievements and impact on the community. Staley is also currently on a national tour promoting her newly released book, all while actively recruiting talent for her 2025-26 roster through the NCAA transfer portal.In the latest news, Staley appears in a promotional video for one of her most decorated former players: A’ja Wilson. The three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player is launching her new signature shoe with Nike, which debuts Tuesday. The promotional video features a catchy montage that includes Wilson and a cameo from Staley, who shows off her dance moves in support of her former star.At just 28 years old, Wilson has built an incredible basketball résumé. After being named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2017, she was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces. Since then, she has remained with the franchise throughout her professional career
