Dawn Staley never wanted a statue, said the work was never about her. But South Carolina gave her one anyway, an uncommon favor for a woman who gave us everything

Dawn Staley never wanted a statue, said the work was never about her. But South Carolina gave her one anyway, an uncommon favor for a woman who gave us everything. Her legacy cast in bronze, built on love, grit, and greatness. pic.twitter.com/bmaINz9IFY

— Famously Garnet Sports (@FamouslyGarnet) April 30, 2025

Dawn Staley’s statue is officially unveiled pic.twitter.com/mcT0u0me6S

— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) April 30, 2025

Coach 👏 Mentor 👏 Pioneer 👏

Well deserved for Dawn Staley 🙌

(📸/ 📹: @gamecockwbb) pic.twitter.com/kPNm8ooA6h

— espnW (@espnW) April 30, 2025

South Carolina Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati on Dawn Staley:

"It's telling that many people don't primarily know her as coach Staley, they see someone who stands up for those without a voice..."@GamecockWBB @wachfox pic.twitter.com/r0qrIxttCU

— Jared Parker (@jaredparkertv) April 30, 2025