Most recently, the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, proclaimed May as “ Dawn Staley Month ,” honoring her achievements and impact on the community. Staley is also currently on a national tour promoting her newly released book, all while actively recruiting talent for her 2025-26 roster through the NCAA transfer portal.

The two legendary head coaches exchanged some pointed statements in April after Dawn Staley was honored by her local community with a statue.

On Wednesday, the City of Columbia revealed a statue at the University of South Carolina to honor Gamecocks women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley. The City