Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks are having a wonderful season! They are currently undefeated in SEC play, having won all eight of their games so far. Staley is renowned for being a brilliant coach, taking the Gamecocks to the promised land three times recently. On top of that, her guidance and mentorship has led to all-time great players coming out of South Carolina.
Case in point, A’Ja Wilson. The WNBA MVP has flourished throughout her professional career, and a large part of it is because of Staley. The Hall-of-Famer coach and Wilson led the Gamecocks to a championship in 2017, with the Aces star winning the Most Outstanding Player award. To honor her accomplishments, A’Ja Wilson is having her jersey retired on Sunday.
When asked about who would be the next Gamecock to get their jersey in the rafters, Dawn Staley had Aliyah Boston’s name in mind. The Indiana Fever star truly was a star performer for South Carolina, winning the Gamecocks another chip in 2022.
Asked Dawn Staley who she thinks should be the next Gamecock to have their jersey retired and hung in the rafters of Colonial Life Arena.
As expected, she said Aliyah Boston.
— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) February 1, 2025
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