Okay, this is big—Dawn freakin’ Staley, the queen of college hoops, is hitting the stage with Kamala Harris in Philly. Yup. That’s not a typo. Staley, who’s basically turned South Carolina into a basketball dynasty, just announced she’ll be introducing Harris at a fancy book shindig in her hometown.
Staley Bringing That Philly Flavor
Honestly, if anyone’s gonna hype up a crowd in Philly, it’s Staley. She’s got the city in her DNA. She hopped on social media and, in classic Dawn fashion, told her “Philly peeps” she can’t wait to see them. The event? It’s for Harris’ new book, 107 Days—which, let’s be real, is getting a lot of buzz right now.
Kamala’s just as pumped. She basically posted, “See you tonight with Dawn Staley,” and dropped the book cover for good measure. Philly’s only one stop on Harris’ tour, but having Staley there? That’s a whole extra level of local star power. Philly loves its legends.
👉 Curious about Kamala’s book? Here’s the scoop.
Staley’s Trophy Case Needs Its Own Zip Code
Let’s talk about Dawn’s career for a sec. I mean, her list of wins is longer than the Cheesecake Factory menu. Since she started running the show at South Carolina, her squad has notched:
- 3 NCAA championships (not a typo)
- 7 Final Four trips
- 9 SEC Tournament titles
- 9 regular-season conference crowns
Her teams just don’t quit. They hustle, they rebound, and they play defense like their lives depend on it. Pure domination.
And before all that coaching magic? She was balling out at Virginia, leading them to three straight Final Fours in the early ‘90s. Oh, and six-time WNBA All-Star, by the way. Connecting her playing days with her coaching vibe—nobody does it better.
Chasing More in 2025
So what’s next? The Gamecocks are fired up to wipe away last season’s gut-wrenching loss in the title game. Mark your calendar: November 3, they tip off against Grand Canyon University. You just know the expectations in Columbia are sky-high, per usual.
But honestly, this Philly event with Kamala? It’s bigger than basketball. Staley’s out here using her fame for something real—lifting up the next generation, not just racking up W’s. Whether she’s rocking a whistle or introducing a Vice President, her impact just keeps rippling out.
And, yeah, Philly’s gonna love every second of it.
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