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NewsweekDawn Staley Praises Raven Johnson After WNBA Preseason Debut with Indiana Fever
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley shared positive feedback on former player Raven Johnson's performance in her first WNBA preseason game with the Indiana Fever. Johnson contributed six points, eight assists, and other stats in the game against the New York Liberty. Staley highligh…
NewsweekRaven Johnson Selected 10th Overall by Indiana Fever in 2026 WNBA Draft
Raven Johnson, a point guard from South Carolina, was chosen 10th overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2026 WNBA Draft. She shared an emotional moment with her college coach Dawn Staley after her selection. Johnson brings a strong college resume including two national championship…
Fox NewsDawn Staley Addresses Heated Exchange with Geno Auriemma After NCAA Women's Final Four
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley urged the basketball community to move past a confrontation with UConn coach Geno Auriemma following their teams' NCAA Final Four semifinal on April 5, 2024. Staley stated she spoke with Auriemma and expressed respect for his contributions to wome…
The Boston GlobeUConn Coach Geno Auriemma Issues Apology After Postgame Incident in NCAA Women's Final Four
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma did not shake hands with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley or congratulate her players after a 62-48 semifinal loss on Friday. Auriemma cited a missed pregame handshake as the reason for his actions. He issued a written apology on Satur…
Fox NewsCandace Parker Comments on Auriemma-Staley Confrontation After Women's Final Four Game
WNBA star Candace Parker addressed a postgame confrontation between UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley following their Final Four matchup on April 5, 2024. Auriemma apologized for his actions, while Staley focused on her team's upcoming championship ga…
espn.comDawn Staley Responds to Geno Auriemma's Criticism with Heated Exchange at Postgame Press Conference
During a postgame press conference following South Carolina's NCAA women's basketball championship win, UConn coach Geno Auriemma criticized South Carolina coach Dawn Staley's comments on player recruitment. Staley reacted strongly, using curse words in her response before calmin…
Fox NewsDawn Staley Addresses Confrontation with Geno Auriemma Before South Carolina-UCLA Women's Final
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley dismissed a postgame confrontation with UConn's Geno Auriemma as a distraction ahead of the NCAA women's basketball championship against UCLA. Auriemma apologized in a statement for his reaction following South Carolina's Final Four win. The incid…