South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley has made a powerful impactâthis time off the court. In a heartfelt announcement, Staley revealed that her book Uncommon Favor is officially a New York Times Bestseller, debuting at No. 2 overall across all categories.
Known for leading South Carolina to 3 national titles, 7 Final Fours, and 9 SEC championships, Staley is now reaching readers with her story of faith, perseverance, and leadership. In this video, we break down her announcement, her emotional reaction, and what this achievement means for her ever-growing legacy in womenâs sports.
Dawn Staleyâs âUncommon Favorâ lands on New York Times Bestseller list
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – South Carolina womenâs basketball coach Dawn Staley can add another accolade to her long list: bestselling author.
Her new book, âUncommon Favor,â landed at the second spot on the latest New York Times Bestseller list for nonfiction.
The memoir chronicles Staleyâs journey to becoming the multi-time national championship-winning coach for the Gamecocks.
She also recently sat down with WIS News Anchor Judi Gatson for an interview about the new book. You can watch the full conversation below:
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley sits down with Judi Gatson to talk about her new book, “Uncommon Favor.”
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