Dawn Staley defends God comments

Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley was recognized Wednesday as the Naismith Coach of the Year, and she used her platform to talk about more than basketball.

[mrskemp]

God deserves all the glory, honor and praise. Thank you ❤

[edwardstogsdill]

I am so glad to hear someone say, “I’m not going to apologize for something I said”.

[yodielonda]

"We all work hard" "It's not just my doing" 👏🏾

[kaylasweet]

Amen. Stand up for God everywhere you go. Congratulations again Dawn

[mikeythompson]

No apologies necessary, Coach Staley! Speak your truth, ma'am

[teresafarmer]

Continue to keep GOD FIRST!!! Coach🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

[victorandrews]

I'm a VOLS fan but I'll be cheering for this coach to continue to WIN cause she is NOT afraid to give God the glory!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Godslovesure]

No apologies for loving God! Thank you Jesus.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[erinjohanns]

IOWA fan here… much respect to you Dawn Staley for remaining who you are! Dont ever apologize for your relationship with God. I have learned so much from you❤

[HO-jvyt]

Salute to Dawn Staley for standing firm on her FAITH in GOD..never apologize

[louisehancock]

God is working through you. He is worthy to be praised. 🙏🏾❤️

[cmebans]

May God continue to bless Coach and the team.

[ridealvinexpresstaxi]

WE WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT APOLOGIZE‼️ Our God is EVERYTHING for those who believe. Our God is AWESOME🙏🏿

[keithpolasky]

LOVE Dawn Staley thank you Dawn for not apologizing !!!!

[dkjay]

Amen Amen and amen. We're with your sis❤

[patricebrown]

I'm So PROUD of you Coach Dawn Staley, the best coach with the best record. Coach Staley, I am living your testimony. You git it right.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[storieharris]

Maaan leave this woman alone and let her enjoy her success! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME ❤

[tykeshiaharrison]

Dawn, I totally agree with you. Every year they have something to say against her. Keep giving God all of the glory.

[Gizmodo-]

Go Dawn! You are awesome & much appreciated!! ❤🏀

[christophersharp]

Preach Sister I salute you and congratulations