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Highlighters Highlighted: What it’s like being part of South Carolina women’s basketball’s practice squad
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley credits part of her team’s success to her practice squad. It’s a big reason why they receive rings with every championship the Gamecocks win. Male practice players have long been a thing in women’s college basketball and South Carolina is no exception.
‘Familiarity’ can help South Carolina women’s basketball against UConn, Dawn Staley says
South Carolina and UConn have played 13 times since Staley became the Gamecocks’ head coach in 2008. Staley said this year’s UConn is similar to Huskies teams of the past, but freshman Sarah Strong aids their offense. Strong, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2024, is second in scoring for the Huskies with 16.1 points per game.
Geno Auriemma, UConn women's basketball team bracing for reigning NCAA champion South Carolina
UConn women's basketball heads to Columbia, S.C. to face South Carolina as Geno Auriemma expects his team to step up after a "productive" week of practice.
Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma ready to renew rivalry as South Carolina, UConn meet: 'You're going to get tested'
South Carolina has won the four most recent meetings, but UConn leads their series 9-5 since 2007. This is a must-watch matchup every season because of the history behind both pro
Dawn Staley Baffled by Sarah Strong Choosing UConn Despite South Carolina Family Ties
South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley asserted that, in her opinion, UConn Huskies superstar freshman Sarah Strong doesn't have the NCAA Fre
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South Carolina basketball star MiLaysia Fulwiley debuts Curry 12 ‘FamLay’ player exclusive
Curry Brand NIL athlete MiLaysia Fulwiley, the sophomore phenom guard from the University of South Carolina, unveiled her special player exclusive on Sunday during her game against University of ...
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South Carolina's Dawn Staley becomes highest paid coach in women's basketball history with new contract
South Carolina ... basketball," Staley said in a statement. "What we've been able to accomplish on the court is a testament to what can happen when you bring together the right people from a ...
Vote: Who is the South Carolina High School Girls Basketball Player of the Week? (2/10/2025)
The 2024-25 high school basketball season is nearing the end of region play, with important and standout performances ...
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South Carolina women's basketball practice players get NIL deal. How Gamecocks, Dawn Staley reacted
COLUMBIA — Coach Dawn Staley often finds ways to celebrate and amplify the work that her practice players do. Known as the Highlighters, South Carolina women's basketball's group of male ...