“Dope a** coach”: Fans react as Dawn Staley busts moves while playfully disturbing South Carolina practice

Modified Jan 07, 2025 22:03 GMT

NCAA Womens Basketball: Wofford at South Carolina - Source: Imagn — “Dope a** coach”: Fans react as Dawn Staley busts moves while playfully disturbing South Carolina practice (Image Source: Imagn)

Dawn Staley is known for her accolades as one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history. She is also regarded for her ability to have fun times with her players during the course of the season.

Staley posted an Instagram reel on Tuesday, which showed her playfully dancing as she paused an ongoing practice for the South Carolina Gamecocks. The players proceeded to join in on the fun.

"WOOOOAHHHOOOOO," Staley wrote in the caption of the post.

It didn't take long for fans to react to her post, noting the happiness and the amount of fun the players are having with their coach. Here are some of their reactions.

"Dope a** coach," one fan said.

A fan reacts to Dawn Staley's post. (Instagram/@staley05)

"You better do something. Made my day, seeing the Champions of 2024 and 2025 so happy," another fan replied.

"What Dawn has done for South Carolina and women's basketball is an astounding accomplishment," one fan commented.

Others talked about the positive atmosphere Staley brings to her players.

"This is the best coach best time and best outcome bc of the vibes! GOAT and distance mentor!" one fan exclaimed.

"Everything about Coach Dawn from her style, rapport with her players character on & off the court is UNMATCHED!!!" one fan said.

"See, ppl swear it's just the players but Coach Dawn is very much about this daycare life. We love it here!" another fan said.

What's next for Dawn Staley and South Carolina

Dawn Staley and the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks have performed at a high level as they continue their quest to defend their national title.

They are 14-1 on the season, including wins in their opening two games of SEC play. They have an ongoing win streak of nine games, putting up 82.5 points on 46.9% shooting (35.4% from beyond the arc).

South Carolina has five players scoring nine or more points per game to showcase their balance on offense. Te-Hina Paopao leads the team with 11.6 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.4 rebounds, while Joyce Edwards follows with 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest.

Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks will face Texas A&M at the Colonial Life Arena on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET.

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Edited by Kim Daniel Rubinos