COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley is adding a new chapter to her storied legacy — this time, as an author. Her latest venture, a memoir titled “Uncommon Favor,” dives deep into her personal and professional journey to becoming a national championship-winning coach with the Gamecocks.
While the book celebrates Staley’s numerous triumphs, it also shines a light on the struggles and setbacks that helped shape her. She opens up about a heartbreaking childhood experience that fueled her relentless determination, and shares how a serious health scare nearly ended her coaching career before it truly began.
𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲:
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀. 𝗜 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺, 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
In an interview with WIS News, Staley spoke about the inspiration behind the book and the powerful connections she’s built with her players, including stars like A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston, as well as those who’ve since transferred, such as MiLaysia Fulwiley.
“Uncommon Favor” isn’t just about wins and championships. It’s about the personal battles, the growth, and the unwavering faith that carried me through it all,” Staley explained during the interview with Judi Gatson.
To mark the release of her book, Staley will be appearing at a sold-out event in Columbia on May 29, where fans will get a chance to celebrate her story and her impact both on and off the court.
You can catch Dawn Staley’s full conversation with Judi Gatson on WIS to hear more about the moments that defined her journey and the legacy she continues to build.
