“Already preordered”: College hoops fans abuzz as $12 million-worth Dawn Staley reads out favorite part of her book

Fans reacted as South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley is on the cusp of an impressive off-court achievement. On Friday, Staley released a reel of her reading a part from her upcoming book, "Uncommon Favor", to share with her followers what to expect with it.

Dawn Staley confirmed the release date for Uncommon Favor as May 20, where she will host tours in New York, Philadelphia and Columbia to meet those who purchase the book. She then read what she claims as her favorite part on her Instagram upload along with the caption:

"I wanted to read to you one of my favorite parts of my new book Uncommon Favor. You can read or listen to it for yourself when it comes out May 20! Get ready!"

College basketball fans went abuzz over Dawn Staley's favorite part in her new book as they want to get it and also meet the tenured tactician.

"Already preordered on both audible and hard copy," one shared.

"Beautiful, coach. Looking forward to the book and the tour," another fan wrote with an emoji.

Fan reaction (image credits: @staley05 on Instagram)

"Can't wait to read your book. I'm sure it will be worth the wait," another user said with red heart and fire emojis," another said.

"Can't wait to add this to my shelf! Let's go @staley05 !!!," a fan exclaimed with clapping emojis.

Others just marveled over Staley's influence from the Gamecocks and beyond in the basketball world.

"Dawn, you are truly blessed and have been a blessing to many others. Thank you for sharing your gifts. God's Grace!!," one fan claimed with a red heart and praying hands emojis.

Fan reaction (image credifs: @staley05 on Instagram)

"Get the NY Times best sellers list ready...Can't wait to read and listen to your story!," another fan commented with red heart emojis.

"You are basketball as it is a way of life and lifestyle, which you rep well!," a fan posted with emojis.

In the 2024-25 season, Dawn Staley spearheaded South Carolina to another relatively successful campaign, finishing with an overall record of 35-4 and 15-1 during SEC play.

Dawn Staley talks about basketball as her purpose in her upcoming book

Dawn Staley shared that basketball started off for her in younger days, where she immediately found her purpose in life with it. She added that the sport brought tthe best out of her, detailing how she was always excited to play it after school.

Perhaps that love and passion for the game has translated into the $12 million-worth (as per Celebrity Net Worth) coach's college coaching career, amassing three national championships and steering the South Carolina Gamecocks atop the SEC with regular season and conference titles.

About the author

Koby del Rosario is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda who took up BS in Advertising Management at De La Salle University, one of the big "four" universities in the Philippines. Koby has over four years of experience with Complex PH, M2.0 Communications, The LaSallian, Daily Tribune, and Time Attack Manila.

Koby's favorite college team would have to be the North Carolina Tar Heels. Apart from being MJ's alma mater, Koby has always been fond of the Jordan silhouettes that release in the school's colors (being a sneakerhead himself).

His past favorite college players would have to be Russell Westbrook (UCLA) and Markelle Fultz (Washington). With Russ, his 1-2 punch with Kevin Love during their UCLA days was something Koby marveled at as Russ became his favorite player to watch post-Kobe.

Besides playing basketball, Koby enjoys nightlife, collecting sneakers, and playing video games. Apart from hosting parties and taking pictures for parties/bars/clubs, Koby is learning to DJ as a hobby with all sorts of house and hip-hop as the main genres.

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Edited by Bhargav