Dawn Staley Hall Of Fame NBA

Dawn Staley (born 1970) is one of the most influential figures in basketball history, excelling as both a player and a coach. As a point guard, she was celebrated for her leadership, vision, and defensive tenacity, starring at the University of Virginia with three Final Four appearances and earning multiple National Player of the Year honors.

She went on to a distinguished professional career in the WNBA and overseas, while also representing the United States in international competition, winning three Olympic gold medals as a player. Transitioning to coaching, Staley built the University of South Carolina into a national powerhouse, capturing multiple NCAA championships and producing elite-level talent.

Known for her commitment to discipline, teamwork, and player development, she has become a role model for generations of athletes. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, Staley’s legacy as a champion and trailblazer continues to shape the game.

Staley's Awards & Records:

• 3× Olympic gold medalist (player)
• 2× NCAA champion as coach (2017, 2022)
• Multiple National Coach of the Year awards
• 2× Naismith College Player of the Year
• 6× WNBA All-Star

WNBA Records:

• One of the few to win Olympic gold as both player and coach
• Led South Carolina to multiple NCAA titles
• First African American coach to win multiple NCAA women’s basketball championships
• Regarded as one of the greatest point guards in basketball history

WNBA Teams:

As a player:
Tarbes Gespe Bigorre 1994–1995
Richmond / Philadelphia Rage 1996–1998
Charlotte Sting 1999–2005
Houston Comets 2005–2006
As a coach:
Temple 2000–2008
South Carolina 2008–present

WNBA Draft:
1999: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Charlotte Sting

Number Worn:
5

WNBA Stats:

Seasons:
8 (1999–2006)
Games Played:
263
Game Started:
256
Points:
8.5
FG %:
39.9%
3P %:
37.6%
FT(%):
82.4%
Overall Coaching Records:
647–190 (.773)
Olympic Gold Medals:
3 (1996, 2000, 2004)