Dawn Staley accepts the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance | 2024 ESPYS

Sydni Scott, Taelor Scott and Quinton Brunson present the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance to South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley for her work to advocate for cancer research.
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[@lamarrdonald7743]

She brought the team with her….WOW!!! Everyone of those young women will go on to make an impact just as she has and is doing. Bravo Dawn Staley…..Bravo

[@11mprince]

The team was also nominated for best team. They won too. Dawn is just winning all around

[@Bigran36]

Sitting here in tears, a proud North Philadelphian and long time fan who used to play alongside Dawn at Dobbins basketball courts. This is who she has always been and her heart is big enough for anyone that needs that special love and care. God bless Dawn, and congratulations!!

[@johncoats154]

Absolutely! Love Coach.🥰🙏🏾

[@Cosmiclava-f9t]

How big was her heart when she tried to frame Iowa's Coach Bluder as racist with "We're not monkeys...thugs", has done this to others, and has never apologized for this?

[@williamkennedy907]

Her heart was with her team, being unfairly framed in a cocoon of privileged negativity that is a part of our daily lives, to nudge people to look within themselves in relation to the world we live in. She never called Lisa a racist. ​@@Cosmiclava-f9t

[@B_ready4671]

Excellent speech and the story behind the necklace😢 who knew the ESPY'S told so many heart felt stories!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Who knew??? They have been doing this for years where u been?

[@TheAFCPodcast]

Love Dawn so much watching her truly be herself over the years! Perfect recipient for this award, salute!

[@jrr9035]

@@TheAFCPodcast what did she persevere though? The projects?

[@michealroebuck683]

​@@jrr9035go back in to CAVES with that nonsense.

[@LocustIvy]

@@jrr9035 Did you listen to her acceptance?

[@TheAFCPodcast]

@@jrr9035 Listen to her story.

[@TikiKapor]

Is this a joke? This woke moron won this award!? Wow!!!

[@jerradwalls1114]

I cried throughout this whole segment. I didn't think I could love Dawn Staley any more, but I was wrong. She is the epitome of not only passion, but compassion. I wish her nothing but the best.

[@fredreed2001]

Why dawn is so disrespectful to others and she didn’t deserve to win any awards I had to turn her off because the news had her on I can’t stand her attitude she has. She disciplines players for their actions and to me that’s wrong. She didn’t deserve to win any awards.

[@julslatt6294]

She did say for social media trollers…come see her- but often time we complain about stuff that really doesn’t matter- a cancer ♋️ battle for example is that serious for her time, is yours? 😀 After that heartfelt acceptance speech, Coach Dawn Staley is a Class Act, yes God is divinely orchestrating the life of Dawn Staley, ordering her steps to Inspire, motivate…, as she continue to use her platform in Fighting for others, not only for her basketball players, but friends, family, especially kids that look up to her, and like her little friend with cancer- those in fight of their life- what an incredible, yet humble human being- she consider changing lives of others a “blessing”☝🏽 👏🏽 🌟✨ We loveU Coach Dawn Staley, CONGRATULATIONS on Espy🏆 📣Go USC GameCocks 🐓🥇❤️

[@JeremiahTheSavior2911]

That’s how you represent! Dawn keep shining.

[@debbarnett3277]

Congrats to Dawn, very deserving. Special role model for basketball and life!

[@ayiticheri7277]

My father is currently battling cancer and this made me cry the entire time. F**k Cancer!!

[@shaunnaturner4049]

I'm praying for your father God Bless you and your family stay strong❤

[@ayiticheri7277]

@@shaunnaturner4049 Thank you so much. I truly appreciate it. May God bless you and your family as well❤️

[@shaunnaturner4049]

@@ayiticheri7277 ❤️

[@mcgowananderson7405]

A great speech by a great woman who has earned her flowers 💐 Congratulations Coach Dawn Staley....🏀 🏆 this is a powerful story that she shares 🙏🏽

[@retrokiddshanel]

Saying you've been divinely guided and the path was set for you to make a difference spoke to me so much. Dawn has been such an inspiration to the younger generation. Showing up as herself and leading authentically and unapologetically shows us that we too can be more than just a title. We can be leaders and difference makers!

[@louisehancock324]

Well said.

[@louisehancock324]

“I call it a Blessing”. A perfect message. Let’s try to pass that Blessing around in some form. Thanks Dawn. This senior citizen from the state of Delaware is proud of you. 🙏🏾❤️

[@keciaanderson6317]

Dawn Staley seasoned with grace ❤.

[@Synergyge]

Dawn Staley did a magnificent job!!

[@ms.inspiration385]

This recognition is well-deserved. Dawn is a true inspiration to many! Congratulations and what a great speech!

[@vontemarquise4218]

This woman never surprises me. The tears instantly started to flow watching this segment. Shes truly a class act, a winner and a phenomenal person. God bless you Dawn. God bless you 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@distantquasar5218]

It's something about genuine people that touches your spirit.

[@deniseperseghin6495]

How can you not be inspired by this woman. Dawn, your spirit is warmth, love and so much more. Thank you for accepting your divine gift!! 💗💗

[@aaronhall7862]

This is why we love FREAKIN DAWN.. I hope she retires coaching at USC years from now. Columbia truly loves who she is. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@dorisdunn3839]

Dawn Staley brought her own SEAL TEAM 6. Teaching them core principles ,values and doing it the right way. CONGRATULATIONS COACH.WELL DESERVED.

[@fanfavorite11]

God blessed us with Coach Dawn Staley 😇 I miss you so much Coach Nikki

[@billystixxz9768]

She's the best.. congratulations Sister.. im praying for you today..

[@kimjustwalker15]

I absolutely love her authenticity, humbleness, genuine love for the sport and people, and winning spirit. We will win and keep going until we get it! Such an inspiration. Always with L.O.V.E. ❤️

[@CoachRJ334]

I agree @kimjustwalker15

[@I.am_Groot]

Watching her journey has been an inspiration. Tenacious and fierce as a player. Dawn Staley inspires that in the teams that she coaches. Coming up before the WNBA existed and being part of laying that foundation that today we see growing and bringing great things to the women who have played, coached, trained, and devoted themselves to the game. Coach could own the sideline in any league on any level with any group of players. The Mamba mentality is alive and well. Salut

[@marymixon2306]

CONGRATULATIONS DAWN STALEY!!!! WELL DESERVED ACCOLADES!!!! “YOU HAVE INSPIRED MY LIFE ON THIS JOURNEY!!!! “ALIGNMENT IS A GOD GIVEN GIFT!!!!” #GOD IN ACTION

[@Winners24-x8n]

Congratulations Coach Staley!!!! 🎊 ❤ This is what greatness looks like and she passes it on! A legend!

[@Prexies]

Thank you for everything Coach Staley Thank you for all you do I don't know where I would be today if it wasn't for you I wanted to say to you that you had an amazing impact on my life and on my career thank you for always believing in me and for always telling me to go chase my dreams and if I wanted to chase my dreams I knew what I had to do was always keep my foot on gas and to never let up and to never give up on my dreams and to always stay focused and that I was always going to work hard everyday day in and day out and night in and night out with everything I had with blood sweat and tears into my craft and now today I can stand here before you and say I am now a Former Graduate and Alumni of Wash High (PA) Class of 2023 Coach Staley love you Coach Staley ❤

[@dvbrstst]

Woman got me crying my eyes out. I FREAKING LOVE DAWN!!!!

[@Madhousesc]

I'm British but a mother of a son who played basketball, a family member who has had to watch and be there with other family members with Cancer. Dawn's speech was truly inspiring. She did not make the award about her but about how her actions and voice can make or help make a difference. Here in Britain we could do with more coaches like her, she does everything with her heart and sole, may she carry on the being the person she is. ❤

[@blackqueen164]

Why would she make the award about her in the first place? Silly comment!

[@airwatts]

Congrats 2 Coach Staley!!!!! Well Deserved!!

[@lamarrdonald7743]

God Bless You Dawn Staley

[@HealwNonaBlacktv]

Well deserved ❤❤❤ what a Phenomenal Woman GOD Speed🎉🎉🎉

[@Seanie-j24]

I am thankful to God to see that there are still wonderful people on this earth! Thank you, Dawn, and so many others who are making a positive difference every day! To God be the Glory! ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜🤎

[@rashondaabercrombia3023]

She’s a true 🐐 and highly blessed

[@flyfishingbrowngirl9185]

The Highly favored Dawn Staley ❤❤

[@dawonplace]

Shes such an inspiration to me and other people. So successful in lfe and so humble as well. You are deserving of the award. My beautiful black sister❤. God bless you too❤️🙏

[@SamWorld1129]

Coach Dawn 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@jas_thelifeinsurancelady]

No words. Thank you Coach Staley for all you do! 😢 ❤

[@DefLeppard12]

Congrats Dawn! Thank you for sharing such a testimony and special thanks to the Stewart Scott foundation.

[@maryknight7131]

🎉😊❤

[@nr30199]

Congratulations Dawn and continue good health to your sister Tracy. My only reason for watching the ESPYS

[@user-ql9be8rm9q]

This was an amazing event it was well organized and everyone took pride in their appearance and looked beautiful and amazing the BET awards show could take lessons from you. Congratulations ESPYS for a job well done.

[@leelewis5544]

That’s crazy that the ESPYS did a much better job showcasing black excellence compared to the BET awards.

[@idillard]

You are a warrior and I just love the person you are. A real role model. Keep on doing what you do. God bless you and your family and team!

[@brandon.powell]

And that’s why she’s the GOAT. Hope she continues to coach the Gamecocks for years to come. Seems like she’s just getting started. Love you coach. Keep shining that bright light for all the world to see. God is good.

[@Faithl3tic]

Wow! This speech was SO powerful! Coach Staley is an inspiration on and off the court!

[@ksm3636]

Have followed Dawn Staley since she played at Virginia. Loved her game and energy then, love it and her positivity and the inspiration she brings now. 😢 At the Blakely story. Now I want beads. Much love and respect to Dawn. ❤

[@victorvazquez5901]

Dawn Staley is a goat 🐐🔥👑❤️😁

[@andrefields230]

What a true jewel and blessing and proud of her being from my city. may God protect you and continue to pour into your life.

[@newjack1982]

I absolutely love this woman. I been watching her since she was in college lol. Yeah I’m that old

[@clairessadaniel3099]

AMEN!! KUDOS!! AWESOME TRUE INSPIRING WORDS COACH DAWN STALEY!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TDott-vc7lj]

👏👏 Fighting for others... standing up for others... being available for others... Salute to Coach Dawn Staley! 👏👏

[@Demischel]

Well deserved!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@glennmango8412]

You are a great coach 💪 keep up the good work dawn Staley we love you in Compton CA

[@DRE383]

i'm thankful for the support

[@HeatherSC02]

Love Dawn and thankful she’s at Carolina she’s done so much for Gamecock country and we’re thankful for how she pours into players about how to be great on and off the court

[@theworldaccordingtosimba3366]

Shout out to North Philly!!! You produced a winner!!!

[@BigRelly1]

It's a Philly thing!

[@victorianicolehughes4291]

Coach Staley Is An Amazing Woman. She Does So Many Great Things. I Am Happy For Her. I Wish Her The Best. Congratulations To Her And God Bless Her. God Is Great.

[@mr.ronaldlawrence1231]

@victorianicolehughes4291 spell check = "Staley"

[@jeannie-2172]

Dawn’s speaking was amazing and she’s so humble. ❤

[@nodoze123]

God Bless Coach Dawn Staley…. #inspiring!!

[@catchinlsonsnkrs7547]

Best coach in sports right now

[@daR2daO2daZ]

Coach Dawn Staley is absolutely 100% incredible!!! You inspire us all. #salute

[@MsAngel0812]

Congratulations!!

[@FCP32]

Thank you, coach Staley❤

[@bakedziti8725]

American Treasure!❤

[@Djglambeats]

Congratulations coach well deserved

[@lr5439]

Awesome, she brought her children with her. Beautiful Beautiful

[@johnwebb2442]

Love and respect for Dawn Staley.

[@goldenbeargarage2603]

Philly is extremely proud of you Dawn in all of the great things you are doing in life 🤟🏻

[@GA-ws7wj]

She is consistent. 🔥. Keep pushing us to speak & love.

[@toniciarfella5392]

Dawn is truly inspiring. Every time she talks, you learn something, and you feel something.

[@mardrettekemp7182]

We in SC love her!!!

[@GoldenLady1007]

Congratulations to the great Philly legend AND national treasure Dawn Staley. #HomeGrown ✨️🏀💛

[@vonshuriiwrighten231]

Congratulations coach you are an inspiration to many! I see you.

[@angelajohns2853]

Dawn speech was so real authentic, congratulations, all you care giving Cancer awareness, nice necklaces !

[@user-qc5qq5oz4d]

It’s about TIME ❤YESS Dawn ❤️✌️🙏

[@bracefaxezay7840]

So touching

[@jwallace6158]

Congrats Coach!

[@devonwestley5953]

This what the world needed to hear 😢❤

[@stephaniemcfadden2086]

Congrats Coach Dawn! Hey Tracey, I am super happy that you’re doing well ❤🤗

[@twanagarrison1337]

She is deserving of this award and what an amazing speech! God's continued blessing on her life and all that she does for her team, the sport and others.

[@tillmanrealestate413]

Wonderful and heartfelt!!

[@jimmywilder6349]

THE GOAT in my opinion!!! Award very much deserved!!!

[@modymeond]

I watched Dawn Staley play when i was a kid. That was a great time for the WNBA. Great to see her here now at this level.

[@algernon5776]

Stuart Scott the man with the best 1 liners well big fella you'd be proud your girls are now beautiful, kind, articulate women representing the family so well. See you in Heaven soon enough peace out .

[@sportgeek2028]

Congrats coach !

[@smokefinley2070]

I just love Ms. Coach Dawn Staley. She is so humble and real!! My favorite person!! Keep winning, Queen!!💙💪🏾

[@LiBev27]

Coach, you are the best......❤🎉

[@RS-ud8ju]

I love you Dawn....I'm coming to see you all the way from Orangeburg lol...how can you not love this lady and that team

[@randyh.7782]

Dawn Staley! Let's gooooooo! *#GOAT* 🐐 *#SouthCalifornia* *#Gamecocks* *#NCAAW* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TracyO]

Beautiful inside , outside and around her atmosphere. ❤

[@user-dn4er1et2s]

wow got to love her , what a wonderful human being and she put it in a perspective to all those well known athletes making tons of money, PAY IT FOWARD!

[@FreshAir79]

That's it, That's it.... Love her💯❤️

[@glennmango8412]

I watch you in your career you are my MVP

[@Trejour21]

Dawn is an amazing soul and it's a beautiful thing to see how proud her daycare loves her and is inspired by her amongst everyone else in the world.

[@Vibezz215]

WE LOVE YOU COACH DAWN STALEY, THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO AND KEEPING THE GAME ALIVE

[@anthonycfletcher1232]

Dawn Staley is so inspirational!

[@reneejohnson9619]

Outstanding💙💙💙💙

[@Tee-uc1bl]

Love me some Dawn 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@harrietsteele1606]

An Amazing Woman. So many qualities that make her deserving of toward. Thanks for sharing.🥰

[@Dangermouse379]

What a wonderful woman xx bravo. Well earned! God bless xxx

[@Ejazz414]

Man. I was rooting for iowa but she made me love that she won. Congrats mama i hope theres more to come