Dawn Staley is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team.
Dawn Staley Biography
| Real Name | Dawn Michelle Staley |
| Nickname | Dawn Staley |
| Profession | Basketball coach and former player |
| Date of Birth | 4 May 1970 |
| Age | 55 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Murrell Dobbins Vocational High School |
| College | University of Virginia |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Dawn Staley Age
Dawn Staley was born on 4 May 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. She is 55 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Dawn Staley Husband
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Husband | N/A |
| Children | She does not have biological child but she is a guardian of a newborn baby who was abandoned. |
Dawn Staley Family
| Father’s Name | Clarence Staley |
| Mother’s Name | Estelle Staley |
| Brother’s Name | Lawrence, Anthony and Eric |
| Sister’s Name | Tracey |
Career
| Debut | High School – Dobbins Tech College – Virginia (1988-1992) WNBA draft – 1999, 1st round, 9th pick |
| Drafted by | Charlotte Sting |
| Position | Point guard |
| As a player (1994 – 2006) | 1994-1995: Tarbes-Gespe Bigorre 1996-1998: Richmond/Philadelphia Rage 1999-2005: Charlotte Sting 2005-1006: Houston Comets |
| As a coach (2000-present) | 2000-2008: Temple 2008 – present: South Carolina |
| Awards | 6 – Olympic Gold Medals Winner 6 – WNBA All-Star |
Dawn Staley Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 168 cm In meters – 1.68 m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 56kg In pounds – 126 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
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Dawn Staley Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $12 Million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $4 Million (annual as of 2025) |
| Income Source | Contract, salary, endorsement, etc. |
| Contract | $25.25 million (6-yeaars, 2025-2030) |
Some Lesser Facts About Dawn Staley
- Dawn Staley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Clarence and Estelle Staley.
- She moved with her family to North Philadelphia from Orangeburg County, South Carolina, in the 1950s.
- Her father was a part time carpenter and her mother was a homemaker.
- She was raised with three brothers: Lawrence, Anthony, Eric, and one sister named Tracey.
- She attended the Murrell Dobbins Vocational High School and was named the national high school player of the year.
- She attended the University of Virginia, from which she earned her degree in Rhetoric and Communication Studies.
- Dawn was named the ACC female athlete of the year and the national player of the year in 1991 and 1992.
- She was the coach for Temple University from 2000 until 2008.
- She played for the Charlotte Sting and Houston Comets during her 7-year WNBA career.
- She was one of the episodes of the TV Show Martin alongside Rebecca Lobo.
- She has been in the spotlight for leading South Carolina to a perfect 38-0 season, culminating in her third national title.
- She was the first African coach, male or female, to win multiple NCAA Division I titles.
- She carried the U.S. flag at the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.
FAQ:
How old is Dawn Staley?
55 years old (as of 2025)
Who is Dawn Staley’s husband?
Dawn Staley never married and never confirmed a relationship.
What is Dawn Staley’s net worth?
As of 2025, Dawn Staley’s estimated net worth is $12 million.
Does Dawn Staley have parents?
Dawn Staley’s mother, Estelle, died in 1997, but her father, Clarence, is still alive.
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