In her new book 'Uncommon Favor,' South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley revealed she turned down a coaching offer from Alabama in 2005 before accepting the head coach position at South Carolina in 2008. She chose South Carolina due to its SEC legacy, the opportunity to compete with legendary coaches, and a personal connection to the state where her parents were originally from, making it a 'full-circle moment' given her mother's past experience with racism there.
Dawn Staley reveals she rejected Alabama coaching offer before landing job with South Carolina
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️In her new book 'Uncommon Favor,' South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley revealed she turned down a coaching offer from Alabama in 2005 before accepting the head coach position at South Carolina in 2008. She chose South Carolina due to its SEC legacy, the opportunity to compete with legendary coaches, and a personal connection to the state where her parents were originally from, making it a 'full-circle moment' given her mother's past experience with racism there.
Trending- 1 2004-05 season: Temple Owls finished with a 28–4 record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament
- 2 2005: Alabama came after Staley with a coaching offer
- 3 2007-08 season: Staley left Temple University
- 4 2008: Staley was named head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team
- 5 Recently: The city of Columbia unveiled an on-campus statue in honor of Staley
- 6 Recently: Staley's new book 'Uncommon Favor' released
- Staley led the Gamecocks program to unprecedented heights, including three national titles
- Staley became a beloved figure in Columbia, with an on-campus statue unveiled in her honor
- A personal 'full-circle moment' for Staley and her family regarding their connection to South Carolina
What: Dawn Staley revealed in her new book, 'Uncommon Favor,' that she rejected a coaching offer from Alabama in 2005 before landing the head coach job with the South Carolina women's basketball team in 2008.
When: 2005: Alabama came after Staley; 2007-08 season: Staley left Temple University; 2008: Staley was named head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team; Recently: Staley's new book 'Uncommon Favor' released.
Where: Philadelphia (Temple University); Alabama; South Carolina (Columbia).
Why: Staley couldn't see herself living in Alabama; she was drawn to the SEC's storied legacy and the opportunity to refine her skills and compete with the best coaches; her parents were originally from South Carolina, making it a 'full-circle moment' given her mother's past experience with racism and discrimination.
How: Staley made a career decision based on personal and professional factors, as detailed in her new book.