Dawn Staley Says Her ‘Hand Was Shaking’ After Surprising Fan Request

The South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley was calm and confident during the team’s Elite Eight game against Duke. Ultimately, that confidence paid off as the Gamecocks won 54-50 in a tense last few seconds of the game. But one moment with a fan after the game made Staley a little nervous, she lightheartedly admitted.

A fan approached Staley and asked her to sign their baby’s bottom. The Athletic captured a video of the moment .

Dawn Staley is signing everything after clinching a fifth straight Final Four berth, including… babies? 🎥 @benpickman pic.twitter.com/th6OVP9AS2

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) March 30, 2025

A reporter from the AP asked Staley during the post-game press conference , “Have you signed a baby’s behind before?”…

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