South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley recently gave fans an “inside look” into the locker room of the team.
In a video she posted on X, coach Dawn Staley got into their locker room and took a video of the team while at it. In the video, most players are resting but some people, who she described as the “nosy” ones, are up on their phones scrolling.
“Nosy ones don’t sleep,” she said in the video.
💤 💤 💤 for most of the @GamecockWBB Daycare…..and then there the nosey ones! 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/7LhkuZWk1j
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) April 3, 2025
The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team has once again demonstrated their dominance by advancing to the Final Four for the fifth consecutive year. Under the leadership of head coach Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks have solidified their reputation as a powerhouse in women’s college basketball.
Their journey to the Final Four this season was marked by resilience and determination, particularly in the Elite Eight matchup against Duke. Trailing by four points heading into the fourth quarter, the Gamecocks rallied with key contributions from players like Te-Hina Paopao and Sania Feagin, ultimately securing a hard-fought 54-50 victory.
Throughout the tournament, South Carolina showcased their depth and talent, with standout performances from both starters and bench players. However, the team faced challenges, including moments of inconsistency and uncharacteristic mistakes. Despite these hurdles, the Gamecocks’ experience and ability to perform under pressure have been crucial in their success. Their bench, which has been a significant strength all season, played a pivotal role in earlier rounds, though it faced tougher competition in later games.
Dawn Staley on Final Four Stint: “It’s a Business Trip For Us”
South Carolin head coach Dawn Staley got honest about how she and her team approach their appearance at the final four, and their journey to defend their championship title. According to the coach, she and her team consider this chapter of the season as a “business trip.”
“Our players are ready. They’re focused. Obviously they’ve been here before,” Staley said. “They understand that this is a business trip but you want to enjoy this journey. You never know when it’s your last time coming to a Final Four.”
“So while we’re here, we’re going to enjoy it, but at the same time, it’s a business trip for us,” she added.
The Gamecocks have touched down in Tampa!@GamecockWBB head coach Dawn Staley caught up with our @JudiGatson fresh off the bus:
“You want to enjoy this journey. You never know when it’s your last time coming to a Final Four… but at the same time, it’s a business trip for us.” pic.twitter.com/delyDEsCVN
— Julia Westerman (@JuliaWesterman) April 2, 2025
Under the leadership of Dawn Staley, the South Carolina Gamecocks have made six Final Four appearances in the NCAA Tournament, occurring in 2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Additionally, they have won three national championships, claiming titles in 2017, 2022, and 2024.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
