Dawn Staley, Aliyah Boston, Zia Cooke and Destanni Henderson are MARCH MADNESS READY | SLAM 237 BTS

Dawn Staley has paved the way for the next movement in women's college basketball, and now she has one of the best rosters in the country. Led by NPOY favorite Aliyah Boston, Ohio-made superstar Zia Cooke and WNBA ready Destanni Henderson, the Gamecocks are ready to make a run for a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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[@jaywiliams4490]

Coach Staley was a beast back in the day..her game and swag was identical to Allen Iverson

[@nkululekonazo5755]

So true I was watching the Olympics in Australia back in early 90s USA female basketball 🏀 team was so good with many star 🌟 athletes Dawn Staley was one of them...they won gold medal 🥇🏅

[@og2solid398]

I Agree. Definitely the female A.I

[@jaeblase8216]

... and now she's a cow-erd...

[@KaleidoscopeInOrbit]

Coach Staley the movie?? Yess that’s a dope idea frfr

[@imafresh80sbaby]

I love how they all speak highly of each other.

[@talonkarrde2578]

This was nice. Really wish they could have featured all 5 starters. Brea and Victoria have been just as important (if not more) as the guards on this Defensive minded team that usually dominates the boards. They deserved some spotlight as well.

[@reginaldfairfield]

AGREED. Breaking them up was kind of sucky.

[@sandradenmark7243]

Totally agree 3 times. I had said the same thing in previous comments.

[@southernathletics]

Why not the hold team.... Come on guys these are the Big3!

[@reginaldfairfield]

@@southernathletics ... The 5 starters should have been included in the shoot. Even if they weren't on the cover.

[@Dingle051554]

Including the Coach, three guards and a centre. Seventy five percent guard dominate. Therefore no 3 Beal or 4 Saxton. Add them and 3 bigs and 3 guards.

[@kipwonder2233]

Congratulations to the 2022 Champs👏👏👏

[@reginaldfairfield]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TyroneSettles]

What a great coach!. It is easy to see why she is so successful. If my daughter played BB on that level, there is no doubt I would entrust Dawn with her career and her personal development. Hat's off to you coach Staley!

[@algernon5776]

If Coach Dawn isn't the highest paid Coach at the University of South Carolina then that problem must be immediately corrected. An outstanding leader of young people she could Coach the mens team and turn the program around. She has the rare "IT" factor and SC Women's Basketball 🏀 is here to stay. Go Gamecocks!!!

[@rhondamillerbryant1218]

"Turn that frown upside down!" Yes!! I can't wait for the media to stop using that clip either, Coach! You all are such a humble, talented group of young women led by an amazing coach! Let's gooooooooo!!!

[@davidlavin3492]

Coach Staley is amazing! Best coach at South Carolina

[@southernbellnc6241]

great article let's go gamecocks . I am so nervous about this year. I want them to win so bad.

[@traceycancio1795]

I'm a Clemson fan but Staley had a great basketball team and program. So I wish then nothing but the best tonight.

[@traceycancio1795]

Them.

[@Amazingmind525]

And just Like that, They're 2x Champions... Way 2 Go Ladies 💪🏽👸🏾🏆 #MeTroCHAMPs #GameCocks

[@heybeaches]

@@Amazingmind525 you’re right she is a black queen while the other winners before her are just white coaches that won lol

[@mrjay3047]

So was I. I’m so happy for the Juniors and Seniors as the cancellation of the season due to Covid was so wrenching. Now I am just as excited that we can continue to build and become a part of Mount Rushmore of woman’s basketball.

[@justinaragland3025]

YES COACH DAWN IS A LIVING LEGEND 🙌 👏 🙏

[@roberthamilton5463]

Coach Staley played doing what I regard as the golden age of women basketball. She has a lot to offer her young ladies. I also like the way that she protects her players on and off the court!

[@jadebattiste1774]

This just gave me all my life! AB is so articulate and poised! Zia is about that life and beautiful! And Henny is the coldest eva! And the respect they have for their humble coach, the 🐐 Dawn Staley is inspiring.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Of course shes articulate shes a young classy lady I'm sure that was established long before this video

[@shanda2600]

Henderson is baby Iverson!! That girl is nasty good!

[@reginaldfairfield]

Lmao. Love him! But he wishes he were as effortless. 🤣🤣 She's amazing.

[@ericarobertson-walker3214]

Yesss! They did exactly what they talked about!! 2022 NCAA champions! Thank you for your drive and determination ladies. A job well done!! Coach Staley, great job 👏🏾

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

I'm sooooo hyped over this cover!!! I'm ordering it just to go on the wall! No shade to the players, but it's Dawn Staley for me! I know they are a unit, but it take great skill to build the team that Staley has. I grew up watching her. I'm soooo proud of and happy for her and the team!!!!! Cooke, Boston, and Henny are better that James, Wade, and Bosch in Miami! LET'S GO CAROLINA!!!! #BelieveTheHype

[@southernbellnc6241]

I just order mine they have a short amount. I did not buy the gold cover tho

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

@@southernbellnc6241 Yeah, they wanted $94 for the gold. I was like 👀🤣🤷🏾‍♀️

[@southernbellnc6241]

@@AroundTheWayGirl88 yeah I order the 14

[@terrelparris8642]

3 dynamic players and an extraordinary coach. Dan is North Philly bread and strong. She is going to go down in history as one of the all time greats like Pat Summit, and Geno Auriema. God bless coach Staley.❤

[@russellgilbert3453]

That woman is worth every penny SC pays her!

[@garciastudios]

Such a good interview! March Madness begins today! let's go!!

[@jazzy1260]

Notre Dame fan until I die, but I have tremendous respect for Dawn Staley. Impossibility to root against, and she built something really special.

[@suavean530]

Luv the connection and bond that they have with each other #blackgirlsrock

[@Catchmotion905]

i love gamecocks so much so underrated never cracks under pressure 🔥🔥 trained dream team

[@playforkeeps3536]

AB 💪🏾 player of the year hands down

[@debrafoulks9218]

Great interview, love these ladies and all the others. Keep pushing for the gold ( the big win).

[@sharondarden8266]

I love this team, Henry I'm going to miss you, Victoria, also Littleton. Yall my team south Carolina for life.

[@AuburnFanSince2010]

I love all four of them.

[@vicjac40]

Coach is a LEGEND!!!

[@aggiepride982]

Remember her and Tammie Reiss at Virginia in the early 90s good times.

[@sandraspears6389]

Aliyah Boston's' play speaks for itself, she doesn't need a nickname.....just the mention of her name strikes fear and causes sleepless night for both opposing coaches and players, trying to figure out a way to defend her. She will not only go down in history as one of the Best ever at SC but in NCAA womens basketball. She will be in the same conversation and held in the highest respect as players like Silvia Fowles ( who's SEC double-Double record Boston broke and continues to add to the streak) , Lisa Leslie, Chamique Holdsclaw, Candace Parker, Tamekia Catchings, Rebecca Lobo and Courtney Paris, who's double=double record Boston has a shot to break.

[@ricofrm300]

Zia my dawg ❤️

[@papadre70]

Coach is straight North Philly. 🔥. Love her much

[@mrsmtm8496]

Had to come back to this after the win. Congrats ladies 💞🎉🎊🏆

[@reginaldfairfield]

Yesssssssss!!!!

[@lifewithplayboy8682]

Love ❤️ and respect for her I've been following her Journey since she was in college. So happy for her and players 👏🏾

[@jocelynleal8814]

these girls are gonna be so good in the w

[@KedIsKeenSports]

This is so dope! I’m glad South Carolina won the National Championship!!

[@lastonestanding3417]

Coach Staley is real; tough, strong, aggressive, loyal, loving, smart, and the list could go on and on. Two national championships, not surprising. She is not just about bball, she is about life. Do have a question though: does anyone know why/how South Carolina athletic teams are called the Gamecocks?

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Toledo Ohio represent

[@Ginger_Spicy_Candor]

great interview piece

[@TheWizard5005]

That would be fire 🔥 a girl basketball movie

[@neetrab]

Thank you for this interview

[@gretchenwright9531]

Such beautiful ladies!!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

I'm a SC fan but it's sooo many good teams and players ain't no gimmes but the advantage they have is The are about 10 players deep !! Y'all play them all dawn Rick Pitino used to do it with Louisville and Kentucky then ur opponent will be hard to scout u

[@mrjay3047]

I love the Temple portion of the segment showing Cynthia Jordan as a player for Dawn. She is the Director of Womens Basketball for us & was always so kind in dealing with my daughter and the other young ladies at the basketball camps. She’s a true and appreciated Gamecock.

[@reginaldfairfield]

I need that movie NOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!

[@oscarhamtig9785]

Congratulations!!!

[@traceycancio1795]

Good luck ladies!

[@anthonybillacampevora6724]

They did it! 🏆

[@windermere2330]

Congrats to the USCWCBB team! You deserve it!

[@kellyjackson1979]

I think this lady might be kin, she's a Staley my grandmother is a Staley from South Carolina.. congrats!!!

[@2litsrtfamily436]

Great video!!! Bringing us closer to womens basketball 🏀 Goooo GameCocks!!!!!

[@anthonys___n8022]

Champions!!!

[@reginaldfairfield]

WIRE-TO-WIRE! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@solomontrump]

Destanni swaggy

[@windermere2330]

Coach Staley showing her age! “‘Cause we got it on film!” @ 14:31

[@evanstrother9137]

Nice work ladies!

[@belindafrejuste7145]

Definitely get on the movie tip. COACH STALEY's movie sounds great... even having Denzel play a role with yall

[@kenk4269]

The champs 🔥❤💯

[@kenk4269]

Dawn staley🔥❤💯👊🏾.

[@doogie1293]

It's official.....frown turned upside down babbbbyyyyyyy.....National Champs!!!!!!!! Aaahhhhhhhhhh

[@jairussk]

Zia so coldd

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

YES! 🥶🧊❄️

[@jarvisholley75]

❤Awesome ❤

[@CODShowPodcast]

Cook!

[@patricejeasley_1974]

Congrats ladies. They're cute too.

[@robertarrington1440]

Ok gamecocks let's get it..

[@kendrickstewart8783]

Dawn is the GOAT!

[@carlstokes9834]

What is the deal with B. Beal not being featured as a starter?They also rarely show her in the games during the telecasts .

[@mrjay3047]

Because offense has mass appeal and is viewed as more tangible. Many of the things she does, along with V. Saxton doesn’t show up on a stat sheet in the same way. That’s just how we digest sports in this country. Same reasons it’s rare for the Heisman to go to a Charles Woodson or other defensive player

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

Let say besides those three ladies who earn every bit of the accolades and possibly not enough Brea Beal and Victoria Saxton always get lift out, those two are forgotten players that 1) are starters 2) just as if not more important to the three mentioned always. But let’s not forget all the players from state of South Carolina that went to become lady gamecocks besides A’ja Wilson but too many to list here and all the transfers as well, all an important clog in their lady basketball machine, Talaysia Cooper and Ashlyn Watkins this year, Malaysia Fulwiley next year with Joyce Edwards all 5 star recruits from Columbia area and finally their coach Dawn Staley build a coaching staff. Go Gamecocks

[@sandradenmark7243]

Ms Boston is MVP of the year hands down. Ms. Henderson great guard. A humble player. We must also give Ms. Saxon and Ms Brea their props. They are underrated and both have played great to bringing this team where they are now. They need to be in this photo shoot. Ms Cooke may be competitive but no shade Ms Cooke is cold/hot player and makes poor chooses as far as shooting.

[@tafarinichols806]

There is only one truth , not your truth IJS.....

[@ronaldrivers5072]

Coach can you turn the men's team into champions, you are hired.

[@myrasocrazy]

🔥🤭

[@cribgod4644]

✌☮ to the God's and the one nation13 crew 🌐.......

[@heybeaches]

So she blamed the previous season on the teams newer players? Lol correct me if I’m wrong 😑

[@toddgoza3522]

Creating a dynasty

[@markarnold933]

Do you see those ladies running practices with guys..!!!

[@shiverz37]

That is how you get better. Dawn has a male practice squad that they scrimmage against.

[@MsJules]

Your truth may NOT be the Turth

[@username2669]

bit of an awkward format with all of of them sitting there with the coach talking about them while they stare at the camera

[@JV-mv3se]

This damn cry baby

[@daniellewis5474]

You shouldn't talk about yourself like that 🤡

[@waldolydecker8118]

Don't mean shit if they don't win the title. That's the bottomline.

[@choncyterry5374]

They won

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@choncyterry5374 - They sure did...as they should have. Now all the media talk has been backed up and validated as only winning it all can do. The trick now is to enjoy this, yet return next year and do it again...all the pieces will be in place to do so. Staley's program now has the opportunity to replace UCONN as the game's new standard. The SC program will need to consistently win more to place itself up there with the titles of Stanford, Tennessee, and UCONN, and it is poised to do so if it keeps pushing...that consistent standard of winning should be the motivation. It won't be easy, but hopefully over the next decade they can pull it off.

[@danielrisk5731]

Now same team makes Fox news today as the team disses Americas national anthem ! Coach says they are now protesting "racial discrimination " and of course no details ! Sad and pathetic and team and Coaches behavior makes zero sense !!

[@ab.6031]

U do understand that a racist wrote the “America national anthem”. Refer to the third stanza if you need help understanding why people are upset.

[@nathanstrickland6508]

Couldn't agree with you more. If you don't like it here, leave. I bet Brittany grinder would love to be in this country right about now.

[@paulah5342]

You make zero sense as you didn’t heard/read Dawn Staley response - it was an oops at that time - time management before a big game. She made all the others 👍🏻 Please understand that Fox News is not the end all.

[@lisaevans6000]

@@ab.6031 …that part! Mic drop…🎤

[@billsmith5166]

Hypocrite, amazing that when her fans are reported using the N word, it's OK with her: On Tuesday, Missouri athletic director Jim Sterk alleged that fans of South Carolina womens basketball showered Missouri players with spit and racial epithets following their 64-54 Sunday loss to the Gamecocks. The game was hotly contested, so much so that two players were ejected following a bench-clearing fracas. South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn called the allegations “serious and false” at a news conference Wednesday. Dawn Staley Addresses Missouri AD Jim Sterk’s Comments - 1/31/18 UPLOADED BY SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS ON 2018-01-31. “Did I lose a little sleep last night? Yes, obviously,” Staley told reporters. “(The allegations are) going to be handled, but not right here, and not in the manner in which they were dealt. That’s all I’m going to say about that.” Sterk also described the atmosphere as unhealthy. “I mean, it was not a good environment and unfortunately I think Coach Staley promoted that kind of atmosphere,” Sterk said in the interview. “It’s unfortunate that she felt she had to do that.” In a more direct response to Sterk’s comments, Staley vehemently stood behind the Gamecocks’ fanbase. If I could uproot my fans and place them in any other arena, that coach would be tremendously proud, Staley said. I stand by our fans, by the way they cheer, by every single thing they bring to the arena.

[@daniellewis5474]

🥱

[@Lady_K2]

Good team but very To cocky. It’s a whole different ball game on the WNBA and very physical

[@LLMack-nx4ey]

Gamecocks are Cocky that's the slogan lol. But fr they are very humble yet confident. All the greats on any level have that "dog" in them and step on the court with that mentality of who's gonna stop me.

[@reginaldfairfield]

too cocky? LMAOOO actually, I don't think they're cocky enough. they **should** flex more. they're literally changing the game of basketball and should puff out their chests! ♥

[@rhondamillerbryant1218]

@@reginaldfairfield I agree. Confident, yes. Cocky, no. They believe in themselves and are willing to let their work ethic and success speak for themselves.