University of South Carolina Women's Basketball Coach Faces Criticism Over Transgender Athlete Comments

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Dawn Staley, the head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, received backlash after expressing her views on transgender athletes in women's sports.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 05: Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks looks on in the second half during the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game against the NC State Wolfpack at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Dawn Staley , the head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team, faced a “barnstorm” of criticism over the weekend after sharing her thoughts on transgender athletes in women's sports.

She went on to say “yes” when asked if transgender women should be able to compete "in college basketball." “Wonder how she’d feel if her team got beat with a man playing on the opposing team," the representative added.

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