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  2. Dawn Staley - Wikipedia

    • Staley spent most of her WNBA career simultaneously serving as the head coach of the Temple Owls women's basketball team from 2000 to 2008, leading them to six NCAA tournaments, three regular-season conference championships, and four conference tournament titles. See more

    Overview

    Dawn Michelle Staley (born May 4, 1970) is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for … See more

    Early life

    Her parents, Clarence and Estelle Staley, moved to North Philadelphia from Orangeburg County, South Carolina in the 1950s, when they were still teenagers. They married young and in 1967 moved into a thre… See more

    Playing career

    Staley was named the national high school player of the year during her final season at Murrell Dobbins Vocational High School in Philadelphia.
    Staley attended the University of Virginia (UVA) in … See more

    Coaching career

    Staley had no interest in coaching when she was initially approached by the athletic director of Temple University, Dave O'Brien. She was on the Olympic team at the time which was attending the Final Four in Philadelphi… See more

    Awards and honors

    • 1991 – Winner of the Honda Sports Award for basketball
    • 1991 – WBCA Player of the Year
    • 1991 – Naismith College Player of the YearSee more

    Personal life

    Staley is a Christian and routinely thanks God after games. On Easter Sunday 2024, Staley said postgame "He is risen" referring to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. After her team won the 2024 National title, Staley thanked … See more