Dawn Staley is the first Black coach in Division I college basketball to complete an undefeated season (38-0)
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- In Sept. 2019, Candace Parker was voted 'most overrated’ by other WNBA players. That same month, she was benched in an elimination game -- played just 11 minutes. Since: - 2020: Wins Defensive Player of the Year - 2021: Leads Chicago to a WNBA title in her first year Legend.
- Just a reminder, Courtney Williams had one college offer out of high school. She was deciding what branch of the military she was going to enter until USF gave her a scholarship I asked her what 18-year-old Courtney would think of where she is now: "She wouldn't believe it."
- This is so cool. Dawn Staley is honoring Cheyney State on the sideline today. Cheyney State played in the first NCAA women’s national championship game in 1982. The team was coached by the legendary C. Vivian Stringer. Only HBCU to appear in an NCAA Final Four or title game.
00:00 - Two Black head coaches, two Black women, in the #ncaaW Final Four. For the first time ever. Dawn Staley and Adia Barnes making history 🙌🏾
- Carrie Moore, the first Black coach in Harvard WBB program history, has just led the Crimson to their first Ivy League championship in her third season as head coach. It's Harvard's first NCAA tournament appearance since the 2006-07 season.
- She dances alongside Lil' Kim, gets social media shoutouts from Cardi B, wears a braid and owns any runway she graces. Meet the NY Liberty's viral mascot. They call her Big Ellie. The creative team behind Ellie's success? Black women. Full feature: youtu.be/visYTr8Xzow
00:00 - It’s been awesome to spot some of the biggest names in March Madness in commercials airing during the tournament. JuJu Watkins – AT&T Caitlin Clark – Gatorade Angel Reese – Mielle Flau'jae Johnson – Powerade Such an important part in the overall growth of the game. More please.
- "There’s a genocide happening. People are scared to use that word – it is what it is. It’s a genocide. ... We’re not paying attention.” @T_Cloud4 is one of few active American pro athletes who have been outspoken about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- I asked Cheryl Miller if there's anything she wishes she had known during her freshman year at USC that she'd like to now share with JuJu Watkins. What followed was a really great moment between the two. My full interview with Cheryl & JuJu is out now: youtu.be/l45blJmLJdI?si…
00:00 - Dawn Staley at today’s press conference on ESPN's WCBB broadcast crew: “I think that what @elleduncanESPN, @Andraya_Carter, @chiney and now @aa_boston , @CAROLYNPECK. Black women. Holding it down. Taking it to another level. It’s quite remarkable.”
00:00 - - Dawn Staley and SC --> ninth straight Sweet 16 - Kenny Brooks & Va. Tech --> first Sweet 16 since 1999! - Niele Ivey led Notre Dame to its second straight Sweet 16 w/o two starters - Coach Yo and Ole Miss took down No. 1 Stanford to reach first Sweet 16 since '07 You see it
- For just the second time in the history of the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, there will be two Black head coaches in the Final Four: - Dawn Staley -- South Carolina - Kenny Brooks -- Virginia Tech #MarchMadness #WFinalFour
- Here's two minutes of ridiculous shotmaking by Chelsea Gray in the semifinals. Just unstoppable.
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