Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, has been inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025. The enshrinement ceremony took place on May 17, 2025, in Bahrain, alongside the FIBA Mid-Term Congress .([about.fiba.basketball][1])
Staley’s induction recognizes her exceptional contributions to international basketball. As a player, she earned three Olympic gold medals (1996, 2000, 2004) and two FIBA Women’s World Cup titles (1998, 2002). Her leadership extended beyond her playing career; as head coach, she guided the USA women’s national team to gold at the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics .([about.fiba.basketball][1])
Under Staley’s guidance, the South Carolina Gamecocks have achieved remarkable success, including three NCAA championships and multiple Final Four appearances. In recognition of her coaching excellence, she signed a historic \$25 million contract extension in January 2025, making her the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball history .([Reuters][2])
Staley’s induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame adds to her illustrious career, which includes previous honors such as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame . Her legacy continues to inspire future generations of basketball players and coaches worldwide.([University of South Carolina Athletics][3], [Sportskeeda][4])
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