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Dawn Staley's commitment to women's basketball continues to grow in Paris

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Dawn Staley's commitment to women's basketball continues to grow in Paris
Summary

Dawn Staley, head coach of No. 1 South Carolina women's basketball, enters her 19th season against No. 17 Maryland in Paris on Nov. 2. Known for her influential role in promoting women's basketball, Staley focuses on the growth of the sport while ensuring other programs receive recognition. She emphasizes the importance of financial and community support for women's teams, and has invested in initiatives like the women's 3v3 basketball league and fundraising campaigns. Staley aims to provide opportunities for underrepresented programs, including scheduling regular-season games against HBCUs and hosting events like the PowHER Player Classic.

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  • •South Carolina faces Maryland in Paris on Nov. 2.
  • •Staley emphasizes communal growth in women's basketball.
  • •She invests in initiatives like women's 3v3 league and fundraising.
  • •Staley regularly schedules games against HBCUs to raise visibility.
  • •The PowHER Player Classic will host three HBCUs later this month.
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As coach Dawn Staley built South Carolina women's basketball into a powerhouse, she also tried to ensure everything else around her thrived, too.

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