- She is an American former basketball player and coach
- She won three Olympic gold medals as a player
- She is the head coach of the US women’s national team
Dawn Staley is a former basketball player from America and her net worth is estimated to be $5 million in 2023, from her salary as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks.
In her active playing years, Staley won three Olympic gold medals with Team USA. She was also a two-time NCAA champion at Virginia and was the Naismith Player of the Year.
The coach began her coaching career in the WNBA where she led the Charlotte Sting and then the Houston Comets.
She was then hired as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks helping the team win six SEC regular season championships, eight Sweet Sixteens, four Final Fours and two NCAA national championships
She is currently the head coach of the US women’s national team and she led them to a perfect record and a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Dawn Staley Biography
| Full name | Dawn Michelle Staley |
| Age | 53 years old |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S |
| Date of birth | May 4 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Basketball coach |
| Source of wealth | Basketball earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Dawn Staley’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be 45 million, including her salary as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, endorsements and investments.
Staley is currently coaching on a seven-year contract at the South Carolina Gamecocks worth $22.4 million.
In addition to her salary, Staley also earns from endorsements and investments. She has endorsements with Nike, and Gatorade and also owns her line of athletic apparel and footwear.
Dawn Staley. photo/Philadelphia Inquirer
Apart from that, she owns several properties in South Carolina and invested in several businesses that have significantly built her net worth.
Personal Life
Dawn Michelle Staley was born on May 4 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Clarence and Estelle Staley and has four older siblings.
The coach started playing basketball at a young age and played high school basketball at Dobbins Tech, where she led her team to three straight public league championships, being named USA Today’s National High School Player of the Year in her senior year.
After high school, she attended the University of Virginia, where she played college basketball for the Cavaliers.
Through her leadership, the Cavaliers won four NCAA tournaments, three Final Fours and one national championship game. She was named the ACC Female Athlete of the Year and the National Player of the Year for two consecutive years.
After graduating from the University she played professionally for several teams in the American Basketball League and the Women’s National Basketball Association.
She retired from playing professional basketball and began her coaching career where she served as an assistant coach for the Temple University Women’s basketball team before she was promoted to head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Staley is also the head coach of the US women’s national basketball team and she helped them win a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Career
Staley has a legendary basketball career both as a player and coach. In her active playing years, she attended the University of Virginia where she led the Cavaliers to four NCAA tournaments, three Final Fours and one national championship game.
After graduating from the University, she began her professional basketball career, she played for several teams in the American Basketball League and the Women’s National Basketball Association.
She was also a member of the US women’s national basketball team and she won three Olympic gold medals.
Staley began her coaching career in the WNBA where she led the Charlotte Sting and then the Houston Comets.
Dawn Staley. Photo/Oregon Live
The coach was then hired as the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks. Under her leadership, the Gamecocks have become one of the most dominant teams in women’s college basketball. They won two national championships, six SEC regular season championships six SEC regular championships and six SEC tournament championships.
Staley is the head coach of the US women’s national basketball team leading the team to winning a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics.
Luxury Collection
According to her lifestyle and net worth, Staley lives a good life with the best rides. She owns a Mercedes Benz CL500 and also a NASCAR pace car for the Southern 500.
FAQs
How old is she?
53 years old
What is her nationality?
American
Was she drafted in the WNBA?
Yes
Who drafted her in the NBA?
Charlotte Sting
Is she still playing basketball?
No.
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