Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I Learned from All Three (Hardcover)

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by Dawn Staley

Description

For the first time, Dawn Staley shares powerful and inspiring stories that have shaped her journey on and off the court.
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A three-time Olympic gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both a player and coach, Staley has shattered expectations at every level of the game. While her name resonates with both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers, she has kept her personal life private.

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Uncommon Favor reveals the journey that led to Staley’s success, including the challenges she faced. From dealing with sexism on the court to feeling isolated in new environments, Staley honed her skills and learned valuable life lessons about mental fortitude and maturity that have grounded her throughout her career. Beginning with her humble origins on the North Philadelphia basketball court and her rise to national fame at the University of Virginia—where she led her team to three Final Fours—Staley recounts the key moments that shaped her winning mindset.

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Staley’s iconic career in the WNBA and her groundbreaking coaching journey at the University of South Carolina highlight the milestones and turning points that have defined her success, both on and off the court. Fearless and authentic, Uncommon Favor shares the rewards of leading with conviction and the courage to redefine the limits of what is possible.

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About the Author

Dawn Staley is the NCAA national championship–winning head coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. She is from North Philly, which means she can do anything.

Product Details

Category: Nonfiction, Memoir

Language: English

Format/Binding: Hardcover

Book Condition: New

ISBN-10: 1668023369

ISBN-13: 978-1668023365

Publisher: Atria/Black Privilege Publishing

Date Published: May 20, 2025

Pages: 256

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