US EditionDawn Staley to Knicks or WNBA? What South Carolina Coach Has Said About Pro Jobs
- On June 28, 2025, the New York Knicks reportedly considered Dawn Staley, South Carolina's head coach, for their vacant NBA head coach position.
- The Knicks began a broad head coaching search after firing Tom Thibodeau and requested interviews with five current NBA coaches, but were denied permission by those teams.
- Staley signed a five-year contract extension in January 2025 making her the highest-paid women’s college basketball coach, yet she has expressed no passion for coaching at the professional level.
- She expressed gratitude for being seriously considered but explained that the experience reinforced her preference for working with young female athletes, even as speculation about her joining the NBA gained traction.
- The Knicks’ interest in Staley highlights the ongoing coaching drama, but her commitment to South Carolina and pride in preparing players for the WNBA suggest she may remain in college basketball for now.
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New York Knicks Superstar Reacts To Dawn Staley Rumors, Fans Think It’s a Hint
The New York Knicks‘ search for a Head Coach has every NBA fan on the edge of their seat. After firing Tom Thibodeau in a stunning move after their loss in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks have embarked on a rather dramatic head coaching search.The search has involved some of the most famous and popular basketball minds including Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins, Michael Malone, Jason Kidd, Chris Finch, Ime Udoka, Quin S…
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