Dawn Staley, born on May 4, 1970, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a revered figure in American basketball. After excelling at Dobbins Tech High School, she starred at the University of Virginia before starting a storied professional career. Three Olympic gold medals with Team USA highlighted Staley's prowess as a player. Transitioning seamlessly into coaching, she guided teams to further glory, including an Olympic gold as head coach. Since 2008, she has led the South Carolina Gamecocks to unprecedented success, cementing her legacy as one of the sport's most influential figures, inspiring athletes on and off the court.
| Name | Dawn Staley |
| Net Worth | $12 Million (as of January 2025) |
| Age | 54 years (as of January 2025) |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Position | Head coach |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Coach |
| Salary | $3.1 Million |
Dawn Staley’s Net Worth
As of January 2025, Dawn Staley, has a net worth of $12 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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Dawn Staley’s salary
As per Celebrity Net Worth, in 2021, she signed a seven-year, $22.4 million contract with the University of South Carolina, earning $2.9 million annually. This marked an $800,000 raise. She also extended her contract until the 2029-2030 season worth $25.25 million, in January 2025.
Dawn Staley’s contract
Dawn Staley is in the third year of her seven-year, $22.4 million contract signed in 2021, and earned $3.1 million this season as per USA Today Sports Data. Her salary increases by $100,000 annually until the contract expires after the 2027-28 season. She is among three women's basketball coaches in America who earn over $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. According to ESPN, she signed another contract extension until the 2029-2030 season worth $25.25 million in January 2025.
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Dawn Staley’s contract history
As per ESPN, in 2021, Dawn Staley signed a contract extension with South Carolina, making her the highest-paid coach in the SEC. The deal includes a $1 million base salary and $2 million supplemental pay.
In January 2025, she signed a contract extension with South Carolina, making her the highest-paid women's basketball coach. The deal has an annual base salary of $4 million. It also includes a $500,000 signing bonus with a yearly $250,000 raise. Her total contract is until the 2029-2030 season worth $25.25 million.
FAQs on Dawn Staley
A. Dawn Staley is an American basketball coach and former player, the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, as of January 2025.
A. She led the South Carolina Gamecocks to NCAA Championships in 2017, 2022, and 2024.
A. She played as a point guard, primarily for the Charlotte Sting, and was a six-time WNBA All-Star.
A. She won three Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's national basketball team from 1996 to 2004.
A. She is the first person to win the Naismith Award as both a player and a coach.
