Most recently, the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, proclaimed May as “ Dawn Staley Month ,” honoring her achievements and impact on the community. Staley is also currently on a national tour promoting her newly released book, all while actively recruiting talent for her 2025-26 roster through the NCAA transfer portal.

On Wednesday, the City of Columbia revealed a statue at the University of South Carolina to honor Gamecocks women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley. The City

Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma have enjoyed their fair share of clashes over the years. Most have occurred on the court - as two of the most successful coaches of their (or any) era, Staley and Auriemma's sides have faced off more times than most in recent seasons.