In South Philly, Dawn Staley made headlines recently as she took her place in the spotlight during a Philadelphia 76ers game. Before heading to the court, she stopped by Mitchell & Ness to pick out an outfit for her courtside appearance. She proudly wore an Allen Iverson t-shirt and rang the bell to get the fans pumped up.
During the game, Staley connected with Sixers legends Allen Iverson and Julius Erving, known as Dr. J. The Sixers mic’d up Staley, capturing her reactions and enthusiasm during crucial moments, just like any fan watching from home.
Staley has been basking in her recent victory after winning her third NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship with the South Carolina Gamecocks. She discussed her latest win and shared insights on the current state of women’s basketball in a conversation with Ukee Washington, Jessica Kartalija, and Sports Director Don Bell.
Jessica MacAulay is a digital producer for CBSPhiladelphia.com. She began her career in broadcast journalism as an intern for CBS Philadelphia and now covers breaking news, local community stories, and crime news.
