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Dawn Staley Sends Strong Message to Former South Carolina Star After Career Move

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Jun 18, 2025 2:04 PM ET

Dawn Staley has created an incredible resume with the South Carolina Gamecocks, producing some of the best talent in the country.

While Staley has served as the head coach at South Carolina, she's led the women's basketball program to three national titles, seven Final Four appearances, one SEC regular season titles and nine SEC Tournament titles.

Staley has helped plenty of former Gamecocks find success at the next level, such as Bree Hall, a former South Carolina guard who recently signed with the Golden State Valkyries.

"Roster Update: The Golden State Valkyries have signed guard @breezyhalll," posted the official social media account of the Golden State Valkyries. "Hall will be available on Thursday against Indiana."

Upon the release of the announcement, Dawn Staley took to social media, sending a message to the former South Carolina and Indiana Fever guard.

"Let’s get it@breezyhalll," Staley said. "I love this for you!!! @_Theblackqueen_ take care of your @GamecockWBB sister!!!"

Let’s get it @breezyhalll! I love this for you!!! @_Theblackqueen_ take care of your @GamecockWBB sister!!! https://t.co/kWaxuEQ1xD
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) June 18, 2025

Bree Hall played with Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2021 to 2024. During her time at South Carolina, where she carved out a starting role later in her career, Hall posted 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.

After playing with the Gamecocks for four seasons, Hall was drafted by the Indiana Fever. She was eventually cut by the Fever, leading to the Golden State Valkyries move.

As the Golden State Valkyries explained, Bree Hall will be available for their next matchup, set to play Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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