Just a few weeks before South Carolina began its campaign to defend its national title, fifth-year senior Te-Hina Paopao laughed and joked with teammates on the sideline during practice as coach Dawn Staley stood nearby and rattled off feedback to players conducting a full-court drill.

Here's what South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley said about signee Ayla McDowell, a five-star recruit from class of 2025.

The South Carolina women's basketball team has a very deep roster, and figuring out a starting lineup would be a tough task for most coaches -- but not Dawn Staley. In a recent conversation on the weekly radio show "Carolina Calls," Staley explained how she handles having an abundance of players with starting-caliber talent.

South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley was asked a flurry of questions about Ashlyn Watkins' return to practice after her legal charges were dismissed.

Everything Dawn Staley said about returning to Charolotte where she played in WNBA after South Carolina women's basketball beat NC State.

It’s South Carolina women's basketball vs Coppin State for the Gamecocks' home opener. Follow for live score updates from Colonial Life Arena.