Blakely Thompson, a 7-year-old battling leukemia, gave Dawn Staley a long-distance boost ahead of South Carolina women's basketball's Elite Eight game.
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On3 on MSNESPN surprises Dawn Staley with surprise reunion with Blakely Thompson before Elite EightBefore South Carolina takes on Duke in the Elite Eight on Sunday, Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley was given an extra boost of confidence when she was surprised by a very special person. During an interview segment on ESPN,
Tennessee Tech women's basketball coach Kim Rosamond arrived ready for March Madness, including a nameplate for South Carolina coach Dawn Staley's dog.
No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks will face the No. 16 Tennessee Tech in the NCAA tournament’s first round on Friday.
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The former point guard and Hall of Famer is an unapologetic model for this generation of Black coaches and players, and the most influential voice in her field.