Dawn Staley Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Dawn Michelle Staley (born May 4, 1970) is an US-American basketball player and coach. Staley is a three-time Olympian and was elected to carry the Stars and Stripes at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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After being named the national high school player of the year during her final season at Dobbins Tech High School in Philadelphia, Staley decided to attend the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. During her four seasons in college, she led her team to four NCAA Tournaments and three Final Fours and one National Championship game. She was named the national player of the year in 1991 and 1992. Staley finished her college playing career with 2,135 points and holds the NCAA record for career steals with 454.
After graduating from UVa, Staley played professional basketball in France, Italy, Brazil, and Spain. In 1996 she joined the Richmond Rage of the ABL and led the team to the ABL finals in 1997. The following season, the team moved to Staley's hometown of Philadelphia. In the opening draft of the WNBA, Staley was selected with the ninth pick by the Charlotte Sting. In 2001, she led the Sting to the Championship game of the WNBA playoffs.
Staley repeatedly played for team USA throughout her career. In 1994 she competed in the World Championships and was named the USA basketball Female Athlete of the Year. She led the 1996 team to an undefeated record of 60-0 and the gold medal at the Olympic games in Atlanta. She was also a member of the 2000 Olympic team that defended the gold medal.
She won a third gold medal with Team USA at the 2004 Games in Athens. Before the Games, she was selected to carry the flag of the United States during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.
After the 1999 college basketball season, the Temple University named Staley the head coach of its women's basketball program. In her first season, the team advanced to the WNIT. In 2001, 2002, and 2004, her teams won the Atlantic 10 tournament to qualify for the NCAA tournament.College Career
Professional Career
Team USA
Coaching Career