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It was a great sign of sportsmanship, and the opposition appreciated it. South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is revered as one of the best coaches in college basketball, but Saturday she exemplified she’s one of the most honorable as well.
Staley’s squad was blowing out UCLA, 46-30, late in the third quarter when Bruins forward Emily Bessoir was hurt while battling with Gamecocks forward Aliyah Boston for a rebound. Bessoir fell to the ground and began rolling in pain, giving the Gamecocks a five-on-four advantage in transition. The referees did not grant UCLA an injury timeout, but Staley did. Instead of pushing the ball for an easy bucket, Staley called a timeout so Bessoir could get some assistance. Bruins coach Cori Close had nothing but praise for the move after her team’s 59–43 loss in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA tournament.
Staley’s squad was blowing out UCLA, 46-30, late in the third quarter when Bruins forward Emily Bessoir was hurt while battling with Gamecocks forward Aliyah Boston for a rebound. Bessoir fell to the ground and began rolling in pain, giving the Gamecocks a five-on-four advantage in transition. The referees did not grant UCLA an injury timeout, but Staley did. Instead of pushing the ball for an easy bucket, Staley called a timeout so Bessoir could get some assistance. Bruins coach Cori Close had nothing but praise for the move after her team’s 59–43 loss in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA tournament.
