Nov 15, 2024 · Sue Bird, one of the greatest to suit up in the WNBA, has played alongside Dawn Staley, competed against her and played under her as a coach.

With Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley retiring and Sheryl Swoopes sidelined by injuries, Bird, Candace Parker, and Diana Taurasi stepped up to leading roles on the national team. The USA team won eight of the nine games they played but fell against Russia 75–68 in the medal round; they ended up with the bronze medal.

May 21, 2020 · Staley believed that her team’s three youngest players -- former UConn stars Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Swin Cash -- were enjoying G32 a little too much in between games. “I let them know that this isn’t playtime,” Staley said.

Jul 23, 2024 · Who are Dawn Staley and Sue Bird? Dawn Staley served as a professional player in the WNBA from 1999-2005. Today, she continues to be associated with the sport as the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball Team. Staley’s eight-year stint with the WNBA saw her achieve memorable success.

Aug 8, 2021 · Sue Bird capped off her unblemished 17-year Olympics run with a record fifth gold medal. All she and longtime U.S. teammate Diana Taurasi have done on the international stage is win and now stand alone with five gold medals — the first basketball players ever to accomplish that feat — after a 90-75

Dec 27, 2024 · During the interview, Rooks referenced a quote from four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird, who remarked that women's sports are often perceived as having a "pond" rather than an "ocean" of...

Aug 8, 2021 · The 39-year-old, fresh from becoming the first basketball player to win five gold medals along with her longtime friend and teammate Sue Bird, seemed the only one who was reluctant to declare...

Apr 7, 2024 · Dawn Staley and South Carolina have completed the 10th perfect season in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history, becoming the first program to accomplish the feat since UConn in 2016.

Aug 8, 2021 · After winning gold, Team USA coach Dawn Staley says she won’t be back. SAITAMA, Japan — Sue Bird is retiring from Team USA. Diana Taurasi most probably is. And surprise, surprise, so is the...

Apr 7, 2024 · Sue Bird wasn't the only WNBA legend to praise Dawn Staley, as Brianna Turner also joined the party. While not in response to her comments about trans-inclusivity, she penned a heartfelt...