Dawn Staley, South Carolina guard earns WNBA second chance with Valkyries

Endia Berger

Dawn Staley, South Carolina guard earns WNBA second chance with Valkyries image

Dawn Staley saw multiple players from South Carolina get drafted in the 2025 WNBA Draft, including one of her standout guards who helped secure two NCAA national titles as a Gamecock.

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Bree Hall was selected as the eighth pick in the second round by the Indiana Fever, but didn’t get a true opportunity to showcase her skills at the professional level as she was cut ahead of the season.

Known for being a consistent and reliable role player throughout her college career, Hall contributed steadily to South Carolina’s championship runs with her defense, leadership and timely scoring.

Now, the WNBA’s newest team, the Golden State Valkyries, have signed Bree Hall, giving her a fresh chance to prove herself and make an impact in the pros.

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Hall has a passionate fan base from her time at South Carolina, and they're excited at the chance to see her play with the Valkyries.

Endia Berger

Endia Berger is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has a rich background in sports media and journalism, contributing to TNT Sports, the NCAA, USA Football and more. With a deep passion for storytelling, she is committed to crafting stories that highlight the excitement and human elements of the games we love.