Most recently, the mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, proclaimed May as “ Dawn Staley Month ,” honoring her achievements and impact on the community. Staley is also currently on a national tour promoting her newly released book, all while actively recruiting talent for her 2025-26 roster through the NCAA transfer portal.

On Wednesday, the City of Columbia revealed a statue at the University of South Carolina to honor Gamecocks women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley. The City

The two legendary head coaches exchanged some pointed statements in April after Dawn Staley was honored by her local community with a statue.