Dawn Staley doesn't expect an NBA team to hire a female head coach in her lifetime, 'And I hope I'm wrong'

That job offer didn't materialize, and the Knicks ultimately leaned into a veteran NBA coach in Mike Brown. At SEC media day, Staley was direct and honest in saying she didn't expect to see a female head NBA coach in her lifetime. "I don't. And I hope I'm wrong," Staley said.

Dawn Staley, NBA coach? What the Gamecocks’ leader said about her interest level

University of South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley cuts the net after The Gamecocks beat Duke to advance to the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Tracy Glantz [email protected]

Did Dawn Staley secure another title for South Carolina with Ta'Niya Latson, Madina Okot?

Dawn Staley says Madina Okot can take South Carolina to the next level, Ta'Niya Latson says why she transferred, Tessa Johnson says team is 'scrappy'.
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Dawn Staley Shares Blunt Take On Her Coaching NBA Team

Will Dawn Staley eventually leave college basketball behind to coach an NBA team? She shared her thoughts Tuesday during SEC media day. Staley has been coaching South Carolina since 2008, owning an impressive 475-110 record.

Dawn Staley doesn’t think the NBA will hire a woman coach in her lifetime after interviewing for Knicks job

South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley discussed the possibility of the NBA hiring a female head coach during SEC media day, following her experience with the New York Knicks.
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