A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston and Allisha Gray seated behind Dawn Staley for South Carolina vs Texas Final Four clash

Modified Apr 05, 2025 01:17 GMT

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Dawn Staley and her South Carolina squad have the support of some iconic Gamecocks alumni in their Final Four matchup. A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston and Allisha Gray are all seated behind South Carolina's bench for the March Madness matchup against Texas.

On Friday, Overtime WBB shared photos and videos on Instagram featuring the stars at the game, joking that Wilson would be in Staley's ear.

Wilson, Boston and Gray all won national titles under coach Staley. Wilson and Gray both played for the Gamecocks in the 2017 NCAA Tournament championship run. Both later became first-round WNBA draft picks, with Gray serving as the fourth overall pick in 2017, and Wilson as the No. 1 overall in 2018.

Their college excellence followed the pair into their professional careers. Gray was the 2017 Rookie of the Year and is a two-time All Star. Wilson followed in her footsteps as Rookie of the Year the following season and is a six-time All Star with three MVP awards and two WNBA championships.

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Boston played a crucial role in Staley's 2022 championship-winning South Carolina squad. She was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA draft, earned the 2023 Rookie of the Year award and has been an All-Star in both of her professional seasons to date.

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Staley has her title-holding stars by her side as South Carolina aims to secure a victory in the Final Four and contend for back-to-back NCAA Tournament titles.

Dawn Staley's Final Four fashion style

Coach Dawn Staley always shows up to March Madness games in style. The Final Four matchup was no exception. The veteran head coach stepped out in a Gucci two-piece tracksuit for South Carolina's Final Four matchup. The outfit was the Gamecocks' garnet color.

College hoops fans have come to expect Staley to be stylish courtside, especially during the NCAA Tournament. She mixes luxury with comfort, as seen by her Final Four outfit. Staley often wears designer brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton. For South Carolina's First Round matchup, she wore a cream colored outfit by Louis Vuitton.

Staley emphasizes comfort in her style and is relieved to have left high heels behind. For Friday's game, she wore sneakers that matched her tracksuit. The accomplished South Carolina coach is just as good at crafting outfits as she is at guiding her team.

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Lindsey Ware is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over five years of experience working with publications such as The News & Observer, The Daily Tar Heel, Triangle Tribune and Cardiac Cane. She has also worked for Major League Baseball, The Holly Springs Salamanders, The Tri-City Chili Peppers, Tuffy Talk, Super Meteors Basketball, Just Good Network and Living Sport.

Lindsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Her education allowed Lindsey to gain experience in sports communication, which she honed in internships. Other than being a storyteller and sports fanatic, Lindsey is also a social media and marketing specialist.

Her favorite college team is UNC, although she grew up a N.C. State fan as both of her parents are Wolfpack alumni. Michael Jordan was a huge deal in North Carolina when Lindsey was growing up, and after a summer spent at UNC’s Sports Journalism Camp back in high school, Lindsey was set on being a Tar Heel.

Lindsey's favorite college coach of all time is Roy Williams. During her time attending UNC Chapel Hill and writing for The Daily Tar Heel, Lindsey was lucky enough to meet and speak with Williams a few times. He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

When not watching or writing about sports, Lindsey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family and dog. She also likes to journal, watch movies and paint.

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