“That’s Not for Everyone”: Dawn Staley Shares What It Really Takes to Trust the Process as South Carolina Prepares for Season Opener

Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks came just one win shy of the national championship last season, falling 79-51 to the UCLA Bruins in the NCAA championship game. Now, they are officially beginning another pursuit of the title, opening their 2026-27 regular season against the No. 20 Maryland Terrapins on Monday at Adidas Arena in Paris, France. And as the new basketball season gets underway, head coach Dawn Staley has a message for her team about what it really takes to achieve their goals.