HEADLINE:
Dawn Staley Releases Powerful New Memoir Uncommon Favor, Sharing Her Journey from North Philly to Coaching Legend
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Dawn Staley, the iconic head coach of South Carolina women’s basketball, has just released her highly anticipated memoir titled Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother And The Life Lessons I Learned From All Three.
Published on May 20, 2025, the book dives deep into Staley’s personal story—growing up in the projects of North Philadelphia, becoming a basketball star, and the lifelong influence of her mother.
Staley calls her childhood in North Philly “the best decision of my parents’ life,” explaining how the environment gave her toughness and resilience that shaped her legendary career.
Uncommon Favor is more than a memoir—it’s a message to future generations about perseverance, leadership, and giving back.
The book is now available nationwide. Don’t miss this inspiring story from one of basketball’s great
est voices.
