Dawn Staley's Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

Dawn Staley delivers her speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2013. To learn more about Dawn Staley take a look at her official Hall of Fame bio at www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famer...

[@algernon5776]

And that folks is why Dawn Staley is the best basketball 🏀 coach in America. Over the past 3 years her record is 104-3 . Unparalleled.

[@ramsesstafford4640]

Congratulations coach Dawn Staley 2024 champions and a undefeated season. 🎊🏆

[@Mysticbladegod]

Dawn Staley is from my neighborhood. She's such an inspiration for all of us.

[@sherispraiselist966]

Phillllly !!!!! Love It !

[@yvonnedelories4780]

PHILLY's in the house❤❤❤

[@pennyb9204]

Here after Dawn Staley, and her South Carolina Gamecocks, have just completed an undefeated season. Her 3rd coaching championship and only the 5th head coach w/an undefeated season in NCAA Women's Basketball. Congrats, and this will not be her last! What a great player, and now an even greater head coach!

[@mojenks6109]

Uncommon Favor 🙌🏾❤️💪🏾🏀

[@kennedyrhodes409]

Coach Dawn Staley, in one word, PHENOMENAL.

[@laurenwilliams8771]

I mean WOW. What a speech. When they showed her mom I couldn't hold my tears back anymore! So beautiful. She is one of the greatest to ever do it, yet she used this time to thank so many people, even her deceased surgeon. So much class! A true inspiration!

[@cherylsessoms8753]

That was awesome 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@logicsfinest3471]

She was a beast. I watched her from college, and she never got the shine that Swoopes and Lisa Leslie did, but she was every bit as good. Very well earned.

[@ProfitableTechnology88]

YES INDEED...A SUPERSTAR🖖🏼👏🏿🌞🌟🌻🕊💖...

[@lukeemhanton2591]

My favorite part of this video is watching Dawn's mom look at her daughter.💖

[@sonjaanderson6933]

Mom, you did it. Tears came to my eyes seeing mom there, probably remembering all the hard times, the smiles seeing her daughter accomplishments was a tear jerking moment tfor me. Moms understand moms. Thank you mom for being there for your daughter through thick and thin. This make my day.

[@kozmiczian]

. . . 'to God, be the Glory' . . . thank You, Dawn Staley, this wonderful undefeated season, '23-'24, and your shining light for all to see.

[@whathappensnext2212]

Dang Dawn 😭this was an amazing speech. Glad I came across it. Your story should be a MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@karenmann918]

Let's make it happen!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamaicanlawyergirl]

She just won her 3rd National Championship with the South Carolina Gamecocks 2 days ago. She will be in the Hall of Fame for a 2nd time as a coach as well.

[@Eric-zk2hu]

Staley is a great coach, so great we forget about her legendary great playing career and great journey in life.

[@sharonbrown5157]

Dawn Staley is a phenomenal woman! She makes me so proud!

[@lionelkennedy1394]

That's my Coach!! Dawn Staley is the absolute best, and I am so proud of her. So glad that she came to South Carolina to coach our Lady Gamecocks!!

[@sandyc5066]

Wish she came to UVA to coach but the AD was a idiot!

[@carolynl.crudup9103]

Wonderful humble acceptance speech. Glad for her Mom.

[@marierey1196]

A dynamic and well written speech. She left the projects, has not forgotten....still humble but groomed.

[@theramden6025]

I'm an alumni of Raymond Rosen Projects and Dobbins Tech too. So proud of all of us who suceeded in life. Queen Dawn, we love you.

[@cherylsessoms8753]

Has to be an endearing moment…to know you walked the same steps.

[@KaleidoscopeInOrbit]

Man this just made me cry. What a beautiful speech Dawn!

[@phillydee1004]

She's from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Philadelphia and she stayed focused and accomplished so much , well 👍.done.

[@Plug-Me-In]

Dawny!!! The North Philly Legend. Salute 10 years later.

[@multi150nyc]

At the 15:38 mark of this video Dawn told her players to stick with her and they would win a National Championship, true to her word tonight that occurred 04/02/2017. I've been a big fan of this woman for a long time so proud of her, she continues to inspire and win big.

[@lilbabyc4957]

im so happy for them 😍

[@Afime860]

multi150nyc good shit

[@lionelkennedy1394]

She will bring a 2nd Natty to Columbia, SC this season. Her team this year is really strong!

[@neetrab]

@@lionelkennedy1394 yes!

[@eboniesmith5180]

2nd National championship 2022

[@ariesmike26]

Phenomenal Coach phenomenal player, but yet of all a class act of a lady.

[@timorthelame1]

She's racist trash.

[@mdamp2005]

Dawn was my basketball crush. She is a doll to me!. Congrats sweetheart.

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

I'm late to the party but the more content on Ms. Dawn Staley I watch the more impressed I get. Amazing woman!❤🏀💯

[@neetrab]

Have you seen her wiki page?

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

@@neetrab No. What's it say?

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

@@neetrab Yes I did if you're talking about how accomplished she was as a player. I remember watching her battle against Dena Head of Tennessee back in the late 80's early 90's.

[@MJ-lt5cj]

Likewise

[@user-pl5fg9kl8u]

Standing ovation

[@dee4435]

Born in Columbia, I'd like to thank you for all you have done for athletics in South Carolina. Congrats on another national championship, Coach!

[@bbwolfe6144]

The artist and teacher Robert Henri once said, "A work of art is the trace of a magnificent struggle." Dawn Staley is a work. of art.

[@youngbossman601]

she is so beautiful

[@victorgonzales3863]

yep. no doubt

[@samuelabrams8754]

Dawn has always been my favorite. This is the first time I've listned to her story. To God be the glory.

[@kimee757]

This was a beautiful speech! Humble & deserving of everything that comes her way!

[@karenmann918]

Heck Yes!!!!!! She earned it all!!!!!!!!!!

[@TruBlackMan]

the female A.I well deserved queen

[@JT-mo8fk]

Damn good comparison, she was a force to be reckoned with and had the tenacity to challenge any obstacle on the court. Well deserved...

[@valerieking9361]

Yes you deserve it, your the GOAT

[@margareterougier8469]

Proud to say I played against her in college and had to defend her! She was a tough player and a respected Coach! Congratulations, Dawn! Well-deserved and EARNED! ❤🎉🏀🙏🏽

[@neetrab]

Wow! What college did you go to?

[@lbillie3103]

Real winners comes from the projects too. Miss Staley seemed to never be comfortable not achiving greater greatness her entire life. She's always strive to go in one direction, which is up! And she'll bring as many as possible along on her bless it journey. I didn't how her history until now. I did know she is the top of what our community has to offer. We are all so proud.

[@kevinmikell5147]

Congratulations on a beautiful human being and athlete who grew up in Philly . I myself grew up as a young child on 23rd and Diamond 💎 years ago I am so proud of you for being a bright light to the world, and inspiring young women. Show the World 🌎 Philly's Best; God bless you and your family.

[@natashapowell1989]

She's so pretty. Such a classy lady

[@waynejohanson1083]

Really. Not really

[@waynegill5171]

Wow. That was a magnificent speech sister Dawn Staley. You definitely deserved the standing ovation.

[@RODMANN333]

A fan of hers since forever. Bad-ass player, all around classy human being. May only the best be in store for her.

[@joeselsbury543]

Lmao "classy"....

[@brianAsh3000]

I felt so honored to meet her once. she's my GOAT

[@bighou2359]

Yep, she was the first female crush I had. Good game and good looks. It all started with her.

[@poloregal]

Bighou no lie all facts

[@tahireugene8385]

Me Too......and Still Do😂

[@ervinlang318YT]

Big Facts

[@daradiant1]

I remember that moment in 2004. Her little tiny self holding that flag and lead our country athletes proud in that stadium in Athens, Greece.

[@Ebonynini]

I LOVE HER...PHILLY’S REALEST❤️🙌🏽😊

[@ejones9924]

Beautiful.. Beautiful speech.. Coach Staley, Congratulations on your second NCAA Womens Basketball Championship coaching South Carolina Gamecocks, 2017 & 2022

[@seanaxner4093]

One of the best leaders in Bball history. Men or women. Philly respects and loves you still.

[@drasta100]

The Best HOF speech Ever!!!

[@helenharris9698]

As a coach, and human being, she stands at the head of the line, with the best of them. Congrats Ms. Staley.

[@dex216sims]

Congrats, Dawn! You deserve it! What a wonderful ball player you were

[@fetuaolaulu8066]

Man, Dawn Staley was RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING! Like she was pretty much invincible!

[@ikegreen3034]

Coach Staley’s Lady Gamecocks took it to UConn for the 2022 NCAA Championship!!!! RUN IT BACK IN 2023!!!🏆🏆🏀🏆🏆🏀🏆🏆 REAL HALL OF FAMER!!!!!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@derrall48213]

This aged well!

[@therealmikebrown]

She is the reason I started watching women's basketball. She was sick.

[@kevinkline7242]

I love Dawn Staley. Ten seconds ago she won her 2nd National Championship with South Carolina. Way to go Dawn!!!

[@georgephilip1966]

How'd she die?

[@kevinkline7242]

@@georgephilip1966 She just coached South Carolina to NCAA Championship. Alive and well.

[@terrancewilliams7683]

Me too

[@shanda2600]

@@georgephilip1966 sick in young people terms meaning she is just good in what she does.

[@miltwhitfield340]

I started watching women' s basketball because of you Dawn Staley, and yes, your steps are divinely ordered, always remember that!!!

[@msb5641]

Embodied humility dipped in excellence, not only only is she an incredible coach but just amazing all around character of integrity. You deserve it Dawn, embrace it and so much more is in store for you my sister..

[@blessandhighlyfavored1263]

We appreciate your contributions to Women 's Basketball and Beyond Dawn !!! We in Philly thank you for setting the bar High 🙏🏿💯✔️💫

[@neetrab]

This is probably my 3rd time watching this over time. Love Dawn. Was my aunt's homeroom classmate at Dobbins High in Philly.

[@ascend2me]

huge fan of dawn staley, as a player, coach, and advocate....congratulatons!

[@Uppercut_TV]

Dawn so articulate and well spoken. 🙌🏽💯

[@bighou2359]

One of the best to ever do it. But also, she was really the first female in basketball to make guys not only say a girl was good but fine as hell as well. Her play and looks always had me hooked on her.

[@poloregal]

Bighou all fac

[@TaydoLayTV]

Bighou facts.

[@TW-on1by]

Bighou and last of some good ass basketball. Sports has not been the same since the 90s and some part of early 2000s male and female

[@ShortyKRUNK00]

Admired her since college, ABL, WNBA, and Team USA! Always keeps it real!!!🙏🏾❤️🙌🏽

[@user-nm6vt7wl3g]

Awesome. Never waver stay true to your convictions and God will truly bless you as he’s done for Ms. Dawn Staley. Congratulations coach job well done. 😊

[@michellemiles8585]

She is so amazing. I think she was put on this Earth to be someone for so many people. I hope her and her family have the best lives because she’s done so much for so many people

[@capesterp4685]

Congrats, coach Staley! Well deserved! Thank for being such an inspiration for so many people in and out of basketball!

[@nikkiojinnaka3063]

Dawn is so DOPE!!! I’m a SC Gamecock fan and I’m from NC !!

[@chowoods]

We are from the same neighborhood born 5 days after me in the same year abd hospital and to me the best female basketball player of all time.

[@shawnese1]

Thank you for helping our Philly girls

[@BRY7007]

Congratulations on your National Championship win tonight!!!

[@mickeyfolsom6460]

What a wonderful person, leader and coach. Stay strong and be you.

[@sandyc5066]

Loved watching her play at UVA still a season ticket holder, but her years were “ Simply the Best”

[@davidsmith7962]

Congrats Coach Dawn!! I have so much respect for Dawn. Her passion for her team is inspiring & beautiful

[@dwightrobbins9153]

Congratulations Coach Dawn Staley!!!!!!!

[@traceyharris1228]

She is just a great and humble human being. May the Lord continue to bless her not just in coaching but in life. One of my favorites.

[@kaizen1300]

It's cool that she mentioned the press in her speech because they loved Dawn! They used to show her giving out work on the courts to men on the news all the time, and that was when they rarely showed high school sports on TV. She killed then, and throughout her career. She was the bomb, but she's still the 2nd best female balla in Philly: the best was Yolanda Laney!!!

[@jacquelinelawson4587]

GOD BLESS Dawn Staley the more.

[@samueli1670]

At 16:43, she prophesied to her players, "Stick with me, and we will be national champions." She has achieved this three times as of 2024. Congratulations, Dawn Staley. 4/8/2024🎗

[@tedp7292]

I've always been a huge fan.

[@anthonypanton7883]

I am a fan of the Lady Vols but my first introduction into watching women's basketball was watching my favourite lady baller Dawn Staley play at Virginia Been hooked ever since👍🏿

[@yolandahale440]

Congratulations coach Dawn 2024 NCAA Women CHAMPS, what a fantastic season 🏆🏆🏆❤

[@dream55vette29]

Her words to her South Carolina Gamecock nation "Stick with me - we will be national champs". Well, she certainly did- three times over since this speech. Love her story and how grateful she is to so many people in her life and her love of the USA and her realization and appreciation to God for her blessings. Her emotion while describing carrying the flag in the Olympics says a lot about her love of the USA and the integrity and foundation she certainly must have received from her family to appreciate that moment. Beautiful speech, great life story and love of America - hard to get any better than that. Well done- Dawn Staley - well done!

[@kimberlycoley8603]

That was a beautiful speech,. Incredible. ! A great coach with a huge story to tell. I have enjoyed hearing all about it , ! ⭐🌟Most importantly her finish to her speech. ! Awesome.

[@josephwhite7138]

Simply put for all of us....I LOVE HER!

[@kylegreene5723]

What an amazing and very thought out speech. You wrote it but more importantly read it in a way as if I were on the track with you in Greece. Thank you.

[@heavyrollers7stsp113]

RESPECT DAWN Love you girl💯💪💯

[@viking_fisherman]

I’m often taken aback just a little by the humility and gratitude expressed by so many people who achieve such great heights and honors! It’s inspiring listening to a speech like this and about all of the people who touch the lives of others and contribute to their success. And now, she is paying it forward through her foundation and coaching. Our country needs more and more people like this and Dawn is contributing to the development of more quality young women, and players, with her guidance and the example she sets.

[@melindabaer2534]

I've never heard a better speech!!! And I've heard plenty😊

[@baltimoremaryland7894]

Beautiful speech

[@jhkjr2935]

This lady is so humble and talented, Congratulations Champ

[@sweetladyt9862]

Wow! Such a beautiful and humble person who has achieved what many people could only dream of. I love that she took the time to not only remember but to thank each and every person who have impacted her along the way, no matter how big or small. She is so deserving of this award and all the glory that God has bestowed upon her. May you continue to be BLESSED Queen!♥☺

[@tammykrogh2249]

WOW. She is amazing. I remember her from the Olympic team years ago. She is all that and then some. Be proud, Dawn Staley! Yes to God be the Glory. Be proud He chose you, be proud He gifted you… be proud that through it all, you choose to give Him the glory for the blessings He gave you.

[@danahowatd5612]

She is so dope 2024

[@salaamakbar3630]

I LOVE U DAWN!!!

[@joannwoods2485]

I enjoyed this immensely! All the best on Sunday!❤

[@stevenmcdowell2560]

God bless you Dawn Staley

[@reginaldhalton6655]

So proud of Dawn as a former student of Dobbins and Philly resident. The greatest character to truly represent Philadelphia.

[@pooh478]

Love, love , love Dawn Staley!!!!

[@soar1091]

Dawn looks good! I like the hair down. She is such a winner & teacher of people and has a heart of gold. Philly tough and an example of what all of us should be more like

[@donniebyers5052]

Hi there was one great speech by Dawn Staley how great she has become

[@md742]

What an amazing speech, specially from someone proudly proclaims she’s not good at talking. To God be the glory, indeed.

[@walibashir102]

1 of Philly's Finest. DOBBINS Tech 22nd & Lehigh. Same school that had BO KIMBEL, the late great HANK GATHERS & HORACE "PAPPY" OWENS.

[@aprilove-xoxo]

You da truth Dawn!!! ❤congratulations on your win today 🎉🎉

[@jamesfarmerii7166]

What a great leader and player!!

[@brendalanier146]

Excellent speech Ms Staley ,you are a awesome coach ,a kind person who show concern who gave back to your community and you thank everyone who help you thru your career may God bless you in every area of your life ❤😊

[@Jerrel28]

Shes quite a bit older than me, but I always thought this woman was beautiful. Such a classy lady.❤⚘

[@RicRugerFlare]

CONGRATS COACH!!

[@jacquelinelindsey6487]

Awesome Awesome!! My favorite player ever..