South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Dawn Staley Hospitalized After Suffering Heart Attack
**Columbia, SC** — In shocking news, South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. The collapse occurred earlier today, sending waves of concern throughout the basketball community and beyond.
According to sources close to the situation, Staley, 54, was taken to a nearby hospital after experiencing chest pains and collapsing during a routine team practice. Medical personnel on site quickly administered aid before she was transported for further evaluation and treatment.
Staley, who has been the Gamecocks’ head coach since 2008, has enjoyed a highly successful career both as a player and coach. Under her leadership, South Carolina has become a national powerhouse in women’s college basketball, winning two NCAA championships and regularly competing in the Final Four.
News of her hospitalization has left the sports world in shock, with an outpouring of support from fans, players, and fellow coaches. Messages of encouragement flooded social media, with many expressing their hopes for her swift recovery.
Further details about Staley’s condition are not yet available, but her family and the university are expected to release a statement soon.
