In the build-up to South Carolina’s national championship matchup with Iowa, Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley had said that she thought Caitlin Clark — the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer — needed to win a national title in order to really be the GOAT.
Sunday’s game, though, appeared to have changed that perspective. And Staley had the best way of congratulating Clark.
South Carolina completed its undefeated season with an 87-75 win over Iowa, but Clark’s performance — especially in the first quarter — was deserving of legendary status. The Iowa star scored 30 points in the losing effort. But after the game, Staley had a great message for Clark while speaking to the crowd.
Dawn Staley with a tribute to Caitlin Clark and what she's done for the game: "You are one of the GOATs of our game and we appreciate you" pic.twitter.com/Rg4okSZlFE
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She said:
“I have to congratulate Iowa on an incredible season. Also, I want to personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport. She carried a heavy load for our sport, and it’s just not gonna stop here on a collegiate tour but when she’s the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, she’s gonna lift that league up as well. So, Caitlin Clark, if you’re out there, you are one of the GOATs of our game and we appreciate you.”
Clark was told about the remarks after the game, and it was clear that she really appreciated those words.
"Anytime you can get the praises of her it's pretty special so it means a lot."
Caitlin Clark on Dawn Staley calling her one of the GOATs of the game.
pic.twitter.com/PZkm3WIsfH— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) April 7, 2024
College basketball fans also loved that moment from Staley.
This was how Twitter reacted
Dawn’s awareness of the power her voice carries is really something. https://t.co/IY4cbpAQ3W
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) April 7, 2024
i know the trophy would have been sweeter but holy hell to get these words from Dawn Staley, you did alright https://t.co/CZPx7thMLn
— Courtney Nguyen (@FortyDeuceTwits) April 7, 2024
classiest coach ever https://t.co/9gfNH6SG5m
— Nikita (@kryptobanana) April 7, 2024
Dawn Staley with a tribute to Caitlin Clark and what she's done for the game: "You are one of the GOATs of our game and we appreciate you" pic.twitter.com/Rg4okSZlFE
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) April 7, 2024
Wow… s/o DS for this. Pretty damn cool https://t.co/bT22Fu1Ipq
— Fox PHL Gambler.com (@Sean_Brace) April 7, 2024
Dawn is a REAL one. Class personified. https://t.co/Hchd25rKGZ
— Scott Turken (@Turk0219) April 7, 2024
Taurasi could take some notes here. Dawn is all class https://t.co/DIG2Sg4OGm
— Justin Becker (@TheJustinBecker) April 7, 2024
The goal is to push the game forward and Dawn is all about that🫡🫡🫡 https://t.co/tx0kRJcRaR
— 🕊️💔 (@trellbeenhere) April 7, 2024
Pure class by Dawn Staley. https://t.co/2cJsypI9P0
— Eliav Gabay (@eliavgabay) April 7, 2024
won’t ever hear a bad word about Dawn https://t.co/scLz6djtOr
— 🐦🔥 (@ishaqrow) April 7, 2024
Dawn. Staley. Some of the legends of this game could learn a thing or two from her. Respect greatness anytime you see it because you don’t get to see it that often https://t.co/QvfD9kgqFS
— Ryland (@RylandWeiner) April 7, 2024
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