Dawn Staley emotional after SC Gamecocks complete PERFECT SEASON 🏆 | ESPN College Basketball

Dawn Staley joins Holly Rowe after the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks completed a perfect, undefeated season, taking down Caitlin Clark and the No. 1 Iowa Hawkeyes, 87-75, in the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship.
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[@hood_TheJoker]

they earned that ring... helluva squad to be so young

[@DTRU100]

💯 5 vs 8 them refs was crazy

[@dluxfps4519]

Iowa had more free throw attempts 😂

[@CCP-pb5ss]

wow the freshmen ice cold clutch 3 pts & lockdown D on caitlin_abc broadcast was sooo fckng annoying constantly talkin bout caitlin_even when sc was winning_still looking for reasons to talk about caitlin_& we know why_& the refs were tryna give iowa more possessions w/ bad foul calls against sc_& we all know why_so dawn had put 'em away & those freshmen wow

[@tb5928]

@@DTRU100u must be from Iowa 😂

[@disheemthomas4553]

​@@tb5928He's saying despite help from the refs. The 2nd half wasn't nearly as bad as the 1st, might I add. & I really think the refs got tired of Caitman crying.

[@missayawk]

As a 60 yr old man....im a HUGE Dawn Staley fan. She was a beast in college and during her pro career. I am not ashamed to say i got teary and actually had to walk away from the TV because i would've started crying. Came here to watch it now that im more composed. So proud of her and her team. This can never be taken away from them.

[@paulatucker183]

It is ok 60 year old lovely one….to cry!!! Release the tears of joy! I am still crying while doing finger ink to you!!! Hugs Yes I know DS personally from VA and she is a servant authentic leader openly. Very humble kind person. Tucker

[@orvillemcpherson6417]

A lot of people don't know how GREAT she was as a player at Virginia. The basketball experts said that she was the combination of Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan!!!!!!

[@daradiant1]

Oooooooowwweeeee, I remember she was playing at Virginia, playing against our hometown favorite Shannon Johnson to where they both played in Athens and won gold.

[@missayawk]

@@paulatucker183 Thank you Paula

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

It’s ok to cry man

[@ScammingSeason]

Man I was crying my eyes out! Congrats, Coach and to SC!

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Like angel Reese?

[@robertjohnson-er4rp]

​@@I.P.Freely2-yz1jeAngel Reese got her bag and championship. Cry your maga tears. 😂😂😂😂

[@dee9907]

@@I.P.Freely2-yz1jeAngel Reese won a national championship & she’s getting her degree. Stfu😭

[@carriesmith5530]

Angel Reese got her championship last year! Yes, she did cry tears of joy!

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

Me too sis 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ShaunaNew-ry8vr]

It’s called a praise break. Thank You JESUS!

[@ShannyJ]

ALL PRAISES TO OUR LORD & SAVIOR!!! AMEN HALLELUJAH ✝️💜🙏🏽

[@madizm05]

She earned it and that proves she s doing this from the ❤️

[@cassondramoore7020]

The humility! What a fabulous human being and a wonderful example to her players and all of us! Super congratulations!

[@karenpowell6063]

And that's why we love her here in SC

[@JillWhiteTrashBiden]

I'm in tears!! I asked Joe if we could invite the second place white girls to the white house again........he told me don't even think about it!!! 🏀

[@TyParker91]

She said “ Give Glory To God “ 🙏🏾🔥🤞🏾

[@elizataylor4666]

AMEN!!!!🙏🏽

[@Loyaltee55]

Hallelujah!!

[@Lonewolf9999-d9r]

Amen.

[@DauntaLong]

Praise Jesus

[@LaChelleGholston]

@@DauntaLongnot Jesus just God bro

[@MROD241992]

She started the interview with God and ended it with God. Love it!!

[@grace.e244]

Yesss

[@danbailey2964]

She says god is funny. Did she mean like a clown. Does god make you laugh? I think it is disgusting that she would take the credit away from her players and give it to her chosen magical god instead. I shows a weakness of intellect and character to do that.

[@nr30199]

Dawn is certainly not a cryer so for her to get emotional you can tell this meant something special to her

[@daradiant1]

That's my fellow Taurean, and our season is coming up, too!

[@missayawk]

@@daradiant1 Another fellow Bull here. ( 4/23).Nothing can stop us when we put our minds to it. Continued success to the entire program.

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

You see a livid side of her when she motivates her team and then you see an emotional side of her.

[@yellowbear521]

dawn staley coached the game of her life

[@leslieleach166]

"God is funny like that" Give him that Glory Coach Staley! YESSSSSS

[@a1st532]

Been rocking w/ Dawn Staley since she won gold on The Olympic Dream Team - Few things make my heart happier than seeing her win these as a coach now #ClassAct

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

Me too! I'm a huge and have been since she was playing with Virginia. She's a goat on and off the court. My heart is so full!

[@Brodieiamnot]

BIG Dawn!

[@cm2191]

Not the little one either!

[@JillWhiteTrashBiden]

I'm in tears!! I asked Joe if we could invite the second place white girls to the white house again........he told me don't even think about it!!! 🏀

[@StevenC32]

They went the entire season undefeated, you can't get better than that.

[@philb.1502]

South Carolina was the best team in the country all year long! Wire to wire!! 38-0!!! 74-1 the last two years. Coach Staley has built a powerhouse program that's on top of the mountain now!! Congratulations Gamecocks Nation!!!

[@1990758]

Exactly lsu would have went down just like everyone else.

[@dacrib5350]

Got their revenge against the one team that beat them too. How can you not like that story?

[@karenpowell6063]

Thank you! We are as proud as can be! Congratulations to the Gamecocks, and to an excellent Iowa team who played hard .

[@giffysstiffy887]

South Carolina got lucky...who cares🤣🤣🤣

[@gregorylewis7620]

​@giffysstiffy8874giffytuck you are funny asf..clearly they were tge best team

[@Supernova-lc2yf]

Nobody can take away that ring from them..they've definitely been the best team in the country in the last 3 years

[@johnc4182]

Agreed they were the better team for sure

[@diontoney9677]

Congratulations Gamecocks. 💯

[@JillWhiteTrashBiden]

I'm in tears!! I asked Joe if we could invite the second place white girls to the white house again.......he told me don't even think about it!!! 🏀

[@giffysstiffy887]

@@JillWhiteTrashBiden your sh💩t black momma is giving me head at my house right now

[@giffysstiffy887]

S.c. got lucky....who cares

[@philb.1502]

Congrats Coach Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks for completing an undefeated season 38-0 and winning the NCAA tournament championship!! S.C. is 74-1 the last two seasons!! This program is on top of the mountain!!

[@Lonewolf9999-d9r]

This championship means a whole lot. It's very difficult to go undefeated the entire season and win a National Championship. They handled it with grace and class. Coach Staley's teams reflect her class and ezcelkence.

[@Jurnee2Peace]

"Uncommon Favor " says it all.

[@tish2mdgirl]

That's raw emotions.. congratulations ladies🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@keithdavis3626]

I cried with you Coach Staley!!! Well Deserved to you and the entire team!

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

I cried too! This is such a monumental and iconic moments in the history of sports

[@ronaldrivers5072]

The scary part is this team is still load with experience now for next year.

[@plantbased5673]

Yes, I think they'll repeat, if everyone can stay healthy.

[@Lonewolf9999-d9r]

The future is definitely bright. With our Super Freshmen. Fulwiley, T. Johnson, Kitts, & Fagan.

[@AUUA-p5v]

The biggest scorers was two freshmen

[@ronaldrivers5072]

What is coming will make next year team even more dangerous

[@dickenscider4082]

Yep, they lost five starters last season and got better. Scary.

[@yolandastewart7077]

I'm crying too!! Job well done coach guiding this beautiful and extraordinary team. Kudos girls.. and many blessings to you all!! ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@philb.1502]

All five of the starters from South Carolina's team that was 36-1 last year left and Coach Staley was able to replace them this year, remake the roster, and wind up 38-0. An undefeated season and winning the national championship has cemented Coach Staley as a Hall of Fame coach! This is her third national championship victory!!!! Congratulations!

[@danielmelo7146]

Absolute legend.

[@doughboy1001]

Congratulations to Dawn Staley The legend

[@willowandluka5302]

Dawn Staley is a real one

[@prescottosegie]

Congratulations 🎉🍾 South Carolina on yall undefeated season let go!!! 🏆

[@terrify2745]

Congratulations & so well deserved!

[@elishebasarver7531]

Dang she got me crying too❤❤❤

[@edub8502]

Congratulations!

[@auntiebev.t1000]

I shed tears of Joy with you Coach!! Congratulations!! 🏀 ❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@rambo2580]

Congratulations!!! Revenge best serve with championship rings!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@giffysstiffy887]

What a STUPID comment...NO ONE CARES🤣🤣🤣 The way you look at it though show your BLACK RACISM

[@brandonleemoss]

I'm in LSU fan but I'm so happy for them 😭😭😭 Go Gamecocks🎉🎉🎉

[@1990758]

Kool you are a true fan much respect.

[@kbell0]

Me too❤

[@ErikTrevino-oq7kq]

It’s about raise that’s why 😂 sadly

[@d1inonly]

​@@ErikTrevino-oq7kq Sounds like it's about RAISE to YOU, because you're the only one who mentioned RAISE.

[@R.A.M.10]

​@@ErikTrevino-oq7kqain't nobody brought that up but you...yet you probably be the first to say why is everything about raise... The obsession and inconsistencies know no limits for some folks. Congratulations South Carolina!!!

[@RealityTodayEntertainment]

*Dawn You are TRULY AMAZING you all make a GREAT TEAM! All the best proud of all of you deserved it*

[@katiewright8930]

I’m so proud of these girls! Great team effort!! Dawn is a world class coach.

[@mischievoustimes8460]

Congratulations to Gamecocks national Champion

[@JillWhiteTrashBiden]

I'm in tears!! I asked Joe if we could invite the second place white girls to the white house again........he told me don't even think about it!!! 🏀

[@HealthEqualsWealth19]

Wow! Classy Coach and Better Human! I am a fan!!! Great job South Carolina!!!

[@standground8284]

*Congrats to SC!!* I remember a my dad had a poster of her on our wall when she played for The Sting when I was a kid. She too lead her team to 3 final fours in college, but never who a championship. It’s awesome to see her win another as a coach!!

[@troyjohnson2568]

L.S.U. fan here! Great Job Coach Staley! It was a Beautiful Ending to an Amazing Awesome Season! Congratulations on Winning the Championship!!! No One Can Take It Away, No One Can't Deny it! We All Lived to see the South Carolina Gamecocks Greatness this Year! Kudos Coach Staley, Stay Amazing!!! Those Tears were Special Tears of Triumph and Victory you Earned those Tears Coach ❤!!!

[@veteran300]

the undefeated champs 🏆

[@Road_Trip_Warriors]

For those who thing Dawn Staley is a flash in the pan; some statistics: As player: 6× WNBA All-Star (2001-2006) WNBA 10th Anniversary Team (2006) WNBA 15th Anniversary Team (2011) 2× ABL All-Star (1997, 1998) 2× Honda Sports Award (1991, 1992) 2× Naismith College Player of the Year (1991, 1992) 2× WBCA Player of the Year (1991, 1992) 2× USBWA Player of the Year (1991, 1992) 2× ACC Player of the Year (1991, 1992) As coach: 3× NCAA Division I Tournament champion (2017, 2022, 2024) 6× NCAA Regional - Final Four (2015, 2017, 2021-2024) 8× SEC tournament champion (2015-2018, 2020-2021, 2023, 2024) 8× SEC regular season champion (2014-2017, 2020, 2022-2024) 4× Naismith Coach of the Year (2020, 2022-2024) 4× WBCA National Coach of the Year (2020, 2022-2024) 2× AP National Coach of the Year (2020, 2024) The Sporting News National Coach of the Year (2024) 4× USBWA National Coach of the Year (2020, 2022-2024) 7× SEC Coach of the Year (2014-2016, 2020, 2022-2024) 4× A-10 tournament champion (2002, 2004-2006) 3× A-10 regular-season champion (2004, 2005, 2008) 2× A-10 Coach of the Year (2004, 2005) She is on the way to becoming the most accomplished player/coach of all time. I have been a fan since she played in high school! Congratulations Dawn and the South Carolina women's basketball team for a perfect season and NCAA title!

[@teeresagai]

Why I was crying right along with Coach Staley. Well deserved Coach and SC Gamecock Women's Basketball!!

[@OGJLyric]

You beat Iowa and the refs. You earned them tears.

[@thesonofgod8834]

you are 100% right

[@rjharvey3408]

Preach ❤❤❤❤

[@patbenz4327]

Yep. One team the refs couldn't beat.

[@WaldoHaraldoFaldo]

Game was called even as a whole you clown. SC was the best overall team all year

[@kaganasmr6775]

@@patbenz4327Oh the refs again. Enjoy the win and stop blaming😅😂🤣

[@mariaddubkg531]

Well well deserved! It is so hard to go undefeated. It is amazing what she has done with the SC program! Congratulations ladies!❤

[@BJane58]

Wow, She is a humble lady, Gives praise to everyone . Doesn’t mention herself.

[@drakec6781]

Dawn always dope ❤

[@dr.karenmaxfieldlunkin1490]

Love her! Such a class act 🎉

[@vanderglobe]

I teared up along with Dawn. God Bless You, Dawn!❤

[@theexpatexchange8039]

In Dawn We Trust 🏀

[@michellehebert5061]

Philadelphia's own: Coach Dawn "Stella" Staley. Much ❣️ love.

[@WangHungLo]

Congratulations to South Carolina as well as their fan base. Well deserved

[@sameenergy9414]

This is exactly why I've always loved the women's game. Never understood the hate women's sports get. Let the ladies shine!!!!

[@rafaelr5243]

Usually one team gets all the best players such as SC did and has been. UCONN was this way in the past. CC was a rarity in that she stayed in her home state. So it's just not fun to watch one team with all WNBA players that can play only 20 min a game destroy teams that have to develop their players and struggle to recruit and have to play their players the entire game to hope to match up to the big money teams. I mean Iowa's players played 36 min on average. CC played the whole game. She was dead.

[@craigman7262]

cause they more skilled now and more athletic. very entertaining now.

[@paulatucker183]

Ha ha a third of SC PLAYERS are from SC THEY stayed home -- so the comment about Iowa player is unsolicited. I gather it just shows more talent is in SC. But thanks…. For sharing!

[@helenoftroy1227]

@@rafaelr5243 Wrong!!! Y’all were loving it all season. Claiming that Clark was the greatest player ever in women’s basketball. According to the cc fanatics, she was the best and everybody else was a non-factor. Don’t make excuses now. Clark didn’t get the job done. South Carolina was a dormant program when Coach Staley took over 16 years ago. She built this powerhouse program from the ground up. Put some respect on Coach Staley and the Lady Gamecocks name!

[@rafaelr5243]

@@helenoftroy1227 You're crazy if you think one person playing a full 40 minutes is going to make the difference against 10 players playing 20 min each. Shows you never played the sport.

[@happiness5665]

She has me crying! Congrats gamecocks incredible season!

[@paulatucker183]

I lost my eye water as well! Joyful tears!!!

[@ronniebobbyedition993]

Class Act all the way....making history!

[@octaviaroberts4756]

Congrats Dawn Staley and all on the Team!! Love u Coach!

[@Qu33n]

SC with a perfect season! 🏆 Congratulations, ladies!! Dawn is a legend!!!!

[@Own.lee.who.men.516]

CONGRATULATIONS Coach Staley and your talented young women, y'all were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🏀

[@samuelphillips360]

What a season, what a team, what a coach.

[@buddyroe7299]

Love you Dawn! . Love this team!

[@musablue]

Coach Staley is a coach who cares about each of her players as human beings!

[@paulatucker183]

Amen servant authentic lead that cares on the court off the court classroom grades and their personal well being …. That is her true self. With her UVA degree which is the Harvard of VA- she is all about education and professionalism- she is the true life coach of sports and their life goals. Well shared!!! Dr Tucker

[@alisacovington3962]

Way to go!🎉🎉

[@torriebrown9607]

Big big Congrats to one of best Coach of our time. Coach Dawn 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@johnmcfadden689]

The difference of the game. South Carolina got better freshman players. Tessa Johnson. Dam, she was cooking out there. I still feel the heat check. 🥵

[@paulsolon6229]

Nope. S Carolina size Hustle. They wanted it more

[@TheOldManCarl]

Cardosa

[@exomake_mehorololo]

They're the better team all around ​@@paulsolon6229

[@IMRJT3]

​@@paulsolon6229 Nope...Cardoza's stats were identical to Angel Reese's, yet LSU was sent home. The difference?...The Bench: SC - 37pts Iowa - 0

[@MultilinguistGlobalFitBlessed]

Don’t forget Pao 💥Pao 💥💪🏽

[@prettypractical3372]

I love how Dawn is creating and solidifying her own legacy on her terms. 💃🏾 #NowCheckThat

[@greeneyedsheshe]

So happy for these ladies! I admire Coach Staley.

[@DawnScott-e8k]

Congratulations to u Dawn and your team y'all deserve it🎉❤❤❤❤

[@irameparanum5151]

Oh the emotion 🥹🥹🥹

[@billyford7853]

Caitlin Clark aint caught no ones conscious except the yt media. All 3 major networks and ESPN have put her name on such heavy rotation that even if you don't watch womens college basketball you still know her. Dollars to donuts tomorrow the networks will talk more about her losing than the incredible run SC had and the amazing job coach Staley has done with this program over the past few seasons.

[@PhilipVaughn-ri8vb]

Caught your tears bro lol

[@Joe-ny2up]

No one tuning in next year to watch SC vs UConn.

[@beema2404]

@@Joe-ny2uponce again. We won’t miss you, bye Joe!! Bye bye. 👋🏾

[@R.A.M.10]

She can ball, for sure, but that's about it. All offense. You see how good teams can chip away at that and let the one star player score as much as they want. We'll just make sure your teammates are mostly null & void out there. I just wonder what the in cells are going to come up with to massage their ego in the next few days. They are conspicuously absent right now & you know they took a heavy L when that happens 😂😂 I'd bet that they'll say they don't care & weren't reslly invested with the whole thing in few days 😅😅 Congratulations South Carolina for an incredible season & a world class efort in winning the title. Y'all deserve it so much 🙏🏽

[@theflyent7106]

It gives you the chills how can you not route for either team, but coach Dawn a whole legend since a teenager and she's worked hard to get to where she's at now... I'd rather watch the ladies then the dudes hoop just being honest. Great game great season ladies and congratulations in order 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bernardperry718]

Oustanding and Congratulations!!

[@WaldoHaraldoFaldo]

Great team. Calling a repeat. Great season overall for Womens basketball.

[@smoothkk1]

They were the best team all year, Im not surprised one bit.. Congratulations Ladies!

[@GOYAGAL1]

Both teams were great! Congratulations!

[@deeciple]

God bless you coach Dawn! Blessings to the team!

[@williamstacy-cp2wb]

now that is one classy lady coach all the best to her

[@tigerhoods7927]

Dawn Staley is a woman of God.

[@1990758]

Walk by faith not by sight

[@helenoftroy1227]

Always has been.

[@Locd4life707]

Congratulations! 🏆

[@user-dx3mq1io5r]

Gotta give it to coach she did a magnificent job. The game plan was flawless...That High Low...it's a beautiful thing. And the defense...oh the defense. Great Job Coach.

[@karloskoleman1308]

A Great Team will always beat a great player. Congratulations 🎊 SC

[@jeanmarierochester5022]

WOW! I LIKE THAT.💯

[@slwp9853]

And these young ladies are going to get even better!! Awesome win! Congratulations 🎉🎊

[@ThatsJustEric]

I mean can you actually get better than 37-0

[@slwp9853]

Pls note, I said “these young ladies are going to get even better.” I said nothing about their record. If there were 38 games played and they won them all….Then yes, one can go better. Enjoy ur evening!

[@ThatsJustEric]

@@slwp9853 how would you even know tho. The record is the only thing we can judge them by. If they win everything the same for the next 3 years then what's the difference

[@philb.1502]

Coach Staley is a Hall of Famer NOW!! This is her third national championship!! Congratulations on a great game by South Carolina.

[@sheaprice-mitchell1505]

So proud of y'all and so deserving ❤️

[@soya5180]

Philly, proud of you Dawn!

[@bondzo7184]

Diamond street representing!

[@creationmuse2313]

(SC)Look forward to seeing some of Dawn’s rookie players next year!🤔🎉

[@ohenegyapong7819]

We serve an unbelievable God. ❤️

[@romanewilliams9563]

Congratulations! That was a perfect TEAM-effort. ‘Twas basically a brand new team!! The coach and the girls Believed, then they knew!!

[@PrinceNewYorkliberty]

Wow amazing performance by the south Carolina Women team this afternoon was a tough and physical and mental game tonight but by the end of the clock they came out in top.Hopefully they will win the championship this year. Great contributions tonight and efforts from Ashlyn,Kamilla ,Te-hina, Raven Johnson and Tessa Johnson tonight.But for me the MVP player goes to Tessa Johnson her 19 points lead South Carolina to the victory and prevented them from being eliminated. But on the defense end this afternoon was a big and great game coming from Kamila her 15 points and 17 rebounds This is a great night for Gamecocks fans and Dawn Stanley as well.

[@learhaynes1002]

Props to Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks.

[@dinolucas3249]

LOVE THAT!!

[@julest5767]

what a great coach!

[@reallife0728]

DAWN STALEY IS ONE OF THE BEST COACHES IN SPORTS,,,,PERIOD!!!! 38-0 W/NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!🏀🏀🏀💯💯💯

[@Jaybrown223]

We love you dawn staley❤❤❤ best coach in the ncaaw

[@thomass8387]

Yeahhhhhhhh Coach Dawn Staley had me Crying 😂

[@teresagilmore-syphertt5081]

❤love her and USC gamecocks

[@kimcalloway496]

Congratulations to South Carolina and coach Staley 👏 job well done 👏

[@braaaaa2630]

The number one coach in women basketball you will go down in Hall of Fame coach actions speak louder than words

[@dariusmcgee6861]

She is an AMAZING coach!!

[@BLESSTREASURE]

Yes Dawn is an awesome coach❤bless up to Ms. Staley. It takes a💪🏽woman to teach the young ladies how to be a💪🏽woman on and off the court🇯🇲❤️💯

[@caroldean4405]

I am unc fans all my life. Dawn is amazing coach. CONGRATS. 🍾🎊🎉

[@BossMan-vl5cd]

Smoking on that Caitlin pack tonight ladies and gentlemen 😂

[@Zillamike21]

😂 sounds good

[@darkmanxxx8810]

😂😂

[@reallife0728]

CAITLIN DONT HAVE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME,,, REGULAR SEASON & PLAYOFFS ONLY!!!!!

[@richgangpkst]

I'm smoking on the ref's pack because they was on the payroll 2'night 😂😂

[@paulatucker183]

A team of players will always and forever beat one player.. unless it is Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points just saying!!! Hugs