Dawn’s shocking couture gambit

[PacoSwede]

I swear, this is not OT. (Maybe a bit.) If this has been brought up before, I’m sorry. Missed it.

What was Dawn Staley thinking when dressing for her important game on April 7, 2025, the NCAA championship?

If you forgot, her sweater, or whatever it was she wore, screamed “LV.” When I first saw her, I thought “WTF?” Lady Vols? Was this a deliberate attempt to get into Huskies’ heads, to get an edge? A reminder of the Huskies last, dreadful, disgusting defeat? Or just to confuse them?

If so, congratz to Dawn. Yet the tactic failed. Her team couldn’t derail its devastating downfall.

However, she at times comes across as fun-loving. Playful. Perhaps she just was trying to lighten the mood. Chip away at the moment’s tension. I would expect that Geno would appreciate the gimmick/joke. I did.

Did anyone else wonder about her “LV” top at the time?

Perhaps it was just coincidence (ha, ha, ha). A fashion statement. The huge “LV” was a merely a Louis Vuitton reference (which it was, it turns out). That seems doubtful ... odd, far-fetched ... considering the venue. OTOH, Dawn’s paycheck might warrant showing off for the big game, the huge audience. A challenge to Mulkey? A tribute to Pat?

What’s your take? Did you even notice? What do you think the team(s) made of it, if they even were aware? Was it mentioned by big shot commentators at any time?

Is my imagination running wild? The season is far off still.

 

[Kaizen]

Dawn latest contract, signed in January 2025, is a five-year, $25.25 million deal that kicked off with a $4 million base salary-plus a sweet $500,000 signing bonus.Apr 6, 2025.

Our poor Geno Auriemma's 2024-25 salary is approximately $3.34 million, with the total compensation for the 2024-25 season being $4,077,500, which includes bonuses for winning the national championship. He recently signed a five-year contract extension with UConn worth $18.7 million in total pay, which concludes after the 2028-29 season and includes a base salary and additional compensation for media, consulting, and speaking engagements.

 

[MooseJaw]

What a scandal, how could she. Of all the conspiracy theories this is the dastardliest I have come across. If nothing else, I say turn her over to the fashion police. Statute of limitations has not run out yet. What are you waiting for PacoSwede, we have your back bring the hammer down. Maybe get the little fashion icon from LSU to loan Dawn a few outfits until she has time to shop, {is K-mart fashion still open}? Yes, I am obviously appalled, and you should be as well. Where will it end?

 

[Bone Dog]

I assumed the LV was a reference to the Aces and A’ja.

If Geno’s current contract goes through 28-29, I wonder if that’s useful in recruiting. The 26-27 class would have him for at least three years.