""It's special. I mean, it's special. You're playing on the last day of college women's basketball. It's a great honor and a great feat whether you win or lose.""
""I don't really compare myself to anybody when it comes to it. I mean, I do what I do for our players. I do what I do for the coaches that I work with every single day.""
Dawn Staley cherishes her first NCAA championship experience, which resulted in South Carolina's inaugural title. She expresses hope that UCLA's first championship game will not mirror her past. Staley has led the Gamecocks to three titles and reached the finals four times in five years. A victory against UCLA would tie her with Kim Mulkey for third-most titles. Staley emphasizes her focus on her players and coaching staff rather than her historical standing. UCLA aims for its first championship since 1978 after overcoming a previous loss to UConn.
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