In a groundbreaking move for South Carolina women’s basketball, head coach Dawn Staley has enlisted WNBA legend Lisa Leslie to join the coaching staff. Leslie, a three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist, will focus on developing the Gamecocks’ frontcourt players, bringing her unparalleled experience and expertise to the program.
Leslie’s illustrious career includes two WNBA championships with the Los Angeles Sparks and eight All-Star selections. She also made history as the first player to dunk during a WNBA game in 2002. Her accolades extend to being inducted into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.
Coach Staley, who has led the Gamecocks to multiple NCAA championships, expressed her enthusiasm about Leslie’s addition, stating, “Lisa’s legacy speaks for itself. Her commitment to excellence and her ability to elevate those around her will be invaluable to our program.”
This collaboration between Staley and Leslie is expected to have a profound impact on the development of South Carolina’s frontcourt players, blending Staley’s strategic coaching with Leslie’s hands-on mentorship. The Gamecocks’ commitment to excellence continues to set them apart in collegiate women’s basketball.
