An Inspiring Evening with Coach Dawn Staley

Books-A-Million and the R2i2 Conference Center are thrilled to invite you to an inspiring and empowering event with legendary South Carolina Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley, as we celebrate the release of her new book, Uncommon Favor! 🏀📚

Join us for an unforgettable moderated conversation and Q&A, where Coach Staley will share her journey, her passion, and the faith and fight that brought her to the top—on and off the court. Immediately following the discussion, guests will have the opportunity to meet Coach Staley and take a photo with her during a special meet-and-greet.

Event Guidelines:

• Coach Staley will not be signing or personalizing books, memorabilia, or any other items at the event.
• No cameras or cell phone photography will be allowed during the meet-and-greet.
• All personal belongings must be placed on a designated table before your photo with Coach Staley.
• A professional photographer will be onsite to take photos during the meet-and-greet, and Coach Staley will be posing with guests.

🎟️ Each General Admission + Book ticket includes a signed copy of Uncommon Favor. Please note: Children under 2 do not require a ticket if they sit on a guardian's lap and/or in a stroller.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the most iconic voices in sports today. Tickets are limited—secure yours now!

We can’t wait to see you there!

For the first time, Dawn Staley shares her inspiring life story.

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.

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.

Her 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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