Why Dawn Staley rocked a Randall Cunning

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Two of the best teams in the world faced off with one another under the bright lights on Sunday.We're talking, of course, about when No. 1 South Carolina (24-0) took on No. 3 LSU (23-0) in the biggest game of the women's basketball season to date.The Gamecocks made a bold statement, blowing the doors off of the Kim Mulkey' Oscar Robertson Jersey s Tigers squad, 88-64, to cement their place atop the college hoops totem pole.Speaking of statements, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley made one with her outfit, too, as she has been known to do.MORE:Here's everything you need to know about Staley's most recent fashion choice, a love letter to the City of Brotherly Love.Dawn Staley jerseyStaley made sure to bring a little Broad Street love to the sideline, strutting down the floor in a retro Randall Cunningham Eagles Ray Allen Jersey  jersey. It was a clear nod to Staley's Philly roots, a way for her to rep her beloved Birds ahead of their Super Bowl clash against the Chiefs.Dawn Staley rockin' the Randall Cunningham Eagles jersey   SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) PHILLY PROUD  |  ESPN (@espn) Where is Dawn Staley from?Dawn Staley was born and raised inPhiladelphia, earning national player of the year honors in her  Jason Terry Jersey final year at Murrell Dobbins Tech High School, a 25-minute ride from Lincoln Financial Field.She's been quite open about her love of her hometown, taking the reins at Temple after her playing career. And while her addre s may read Columbia, South Carolina, her heart remains in North Philly.I always love coming back to Philadelphia, . I love going back to 25th and Diamond streets . When you have achieved your lifetime dreams, you want to reach out and be a help to  Giannis Antetokounmpo Jersey other people.To that end, Staley offered some support for Eagles QB Jalen Hurts before their Super Bowl clash with the Chiefs:South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley texted Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts two words before Super Bowl LVII: "One more."Hurts texted back, "Let's go."Why Staley, a Philly native, is 100% confident in an Eagles victory:  Emily Adams (@eaadams6)   (Getty Images)  Where did Dawn Staley go to college?Staley strayed fairly far from home, taking a chance on Debbie Ryan' Vin Baker Jersey s burgeoning Virginia program."I go to UVA, and it's the first time that, you know, I'm outnumbered as far as, you know, Black versus white or any other... Thon Maker Jersey race," Staley told . "...For me, going to Virginia was a huge step outside of my comfort zone."From her first foray in the cream and orange, Staley made it clear she was about the busine s. As a freshman, she averaged 18.5 points per game, the second-highest total in Cavs history.It set the stage for what was a sterling career in the 'Ville: Staley spearheaded three straight Final Four squads, including a 1990-91 unit that rolled all the way to the national championship game. As , Staley's dominance helped drum up interest in the team, drawing crowds four to six times larger than was the case before her enrollment.Talk about an instant impact.Is Dawn Jabari Parker Jersey  Staley related to Duce Staley?Staley grew up in a sports-crazed family, the youngest of five siblings. Sports swirls in her blood.However, one person she is not related to is former Eagles tailback Duce Staley.They do share some similarities, though. Duce Staley was born and raised in West Columbia, S.C., and starred for the Gamecocks before being drafted by the Eagles in 1997. His son, Damani, played linebacker at  Milwaukee Bucks Jersey South Carolina, overlapping with Dawn's tenure at the school.Furthermore, they are close friends, with Dawn wishing Duce well wishes after he joined the Panthers coaching staff earlier this month.My family! Lets goooooo Duce!!!! I love this move!!  dawnstaley (@dawnstaley)