The internet had a few things to say about the USC Women's Basketball Team, Coach Dawn Staley, and their National Championship win on Sunday night.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — From Vice President Kamala Harris to former NBA star Magic Johnson to comedian Wanda Sykes and everyone in between, the internet is sending high fives to the USC Women's Basketball Team and Coach Dawn Staley, who won the 2022 National Championship title in Minneapolis Sunday night.
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Here's a sampling of the reaction.
National, State and Local Leaders:
Vice President Kamala Harris weighed in, congratulating both USC and UConn.
Congratulations to @Gameco*ckWBB on winning the national championship and capping off a tremendous season. And congrats to @UConnWBB on a very strong year.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) April 4, 2022
U.S. Congressman from South Carolina and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Staley and the team have made South Carolina proud.
Congratulations to @Gameco*ckWBB and Coach @DawnStaley for winning the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball National Championship. You’ve made all of South Carolina proud!
— James E. Clyburn (@WhipClyburn) April 4, 2022
U.S. Senator from South Carolina Lindsey Graham echoed the sentiment.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) April 4, 2022Congratulations to @Gameco*ckWBB and Coach @dawnstaley on bringing home another National Championship! 🏆
Focused.
Disciplined.
What an effort.
What a team! #Redemption #champions #WFinalFour
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster also sent congratulations.
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) April 4, 2022Congratulations @Gameco*ckWBB on winning the National Championship.
You continue to make South Carolina proud! https://t.co/qmrP4g6sPy
Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann signaled a possible parade to celebrate the championship team.
Congrats to @gameco*ckwbb and @dawnstaley for bringing another championship back to Columbia! I think we need to have a parade! pic.twitter.com/9MMqGZHE8F
— Daniel J. Rickenmann (@colamayor) April 4, 2022
South Carolina State Senator Thomas McElveen, who represents Sumter, Kershaw, Richland & Lee Counties tweeted congratulations.
Wire to wire #1 and National Champions again after another dominant performance! Congratulations to Coach @dawnstaley and @Gameco*ckWBB! #WFinalFour #champs #ForeverToThee https://t.co/eHmQmTxRSH
— Sen. Thomas McElveen🇺🇸 (@ThomasMcElveen) April 4, 2022
Current WBB Players:
Aliyah Boston thanked God, saying her frown had been turned upside down.
God is so Good!! National Champs baby‼️‼️ ❤️that frown has been turned upside down 😉
— Aliyah A. Boston (@aa_boston) April 4, 2022
Brea Beal was definitely feeling the win.
IM A NATIONAL CHAMPPPPPP!!!!!
— Brea Beal (@QueenBrea_1) April 4, 2022
Laeticia Amihere also tweeted a message of faith.
Jesus you are so faithful ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zz0FW3HGtz
— Laeticia Amihere (@_Theblackqueen_) April 4, 2022See AlsoSouth Carolina's undefeated season by the numbers: Gameco*cks become 10th team to win title with perfect recordSouth Carolina vs. Notre Dame in Paris score: Gameco*cks, Kamilla Cardoso rout Fighting Irish in top-10 clash
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The South Carolina bench reacts after a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament against UConn Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. South Carolina won 64-49 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Gameco*ck WBB Alumni:
Alum A'ja Wilson of Las Vegas Aces and USC fame was in for the celebration on the court after the game.
SC GOT TWO OF THEM THANGS! pic.twitter.com/FNlNet1Neh
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) April 4, 2022
Khadijah Sessions, who now coaches at Ridge View High School, wasn't shy about her excitement either.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2022 ! BEST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY!! SOUTH CAROLINA GAMEco*ckS 🔥🔥🔥 🏆 🏆 !!!! THATS 2!!!!
— Khadijah Sessions (@Ksessions_05) April 4, 2022
Tyasha Harris, who now plays for the Dallas Wings, said she was proud of 'her babies.'
So proud of my babies they did what they needed to do !!! @Gameco*ckMBB #NationalChampionship
— Tyasha Harris (@TyHarris_52) April 4, 2022
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NBA players and Alumni:
Former NBA star and legend Magic Johnson tweeted his congratulations along with special recognition of Destanni Henderson's role in the game.
Congratulations to South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley & her staff, Player of the Year Aliyah Boston, & the entire South Carolina women's basketball team for becoming NCAA National Champions!! @Gameco*ckWBB 🏆💍👏🏾
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 4, 2022
Destanni Henderson led the Lady Gameco*cks with 26 points in their 64-49 win over UCONN and Aliyah Boston finished with 11 points and 16 rebounds!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 4, 2022
Former NBA star Dwayne Wade sent his congratulations, too.
Big Congrts to @dawnstaley @Gameco*ckWBB
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 4, 2022
South Carolina native Ja Morant, who now plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, echoed the prevailing sentiment about Dawn Staley.
@dawnstaley the goat 🐐
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) April 4, 2022
USC Officials, Coaches & Athletes:
USC President Harris Pastides, USC greatest cheerleader, tweeted a picture from the post game celebration, likening it to New Year's Eve in Minneapolis.
A picture is worth a thousand words. Confetti falls from the sky; Gameco*cks celebrate, and hard work is rewarded. It’s New Years Eve in Minneapolis! pic.twitter.com/jhVW8hCdZm
— Harris Pastides (@HarrisPastides) April 4, 2022
Head Football Coach Shane Beamer also shared scenes from the celebration.
🤙🏻 🏆 pic.twitter.com/rq8F7ogZj5
— Shane Beamer (@CoachSBeamer) April 4, 2022
New transfer quarterback Spencer Rattler chimed in on the women's success.
Congrats ladies! Amazing season. Y’all set the tone for sure. 🤙🏽 @Gameco*ckWBB
— Spencer Rattler (@SpencerRattler) April 4, 2022
Notables USC Alumni:
USC alumn Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish fame heralded the domination of both the team and Coach Staley.
Coach of the Year. Player of the Year. And the National Championship!! DOMINATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) April 4, 2022
There is a new sheriff In town and her name is @dawnstaley
— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) April 4, 2022
He previously promised a concert if the team won the natty. There's no word on those details just yet.
Entertainers:
Comedian Wanda Sykes had something to say.
Congratulations to Coach @dawnstaley and the @Gameco*ckWBB! National Champions!!!
— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) April 4, 2022
Sports Networks and National Media:
The SEC Network tweeted perhaps the most fitting reaction of the day.
QUEEN 👑@dawnstaley | @Gameco*ckWBB pic.twitter.com/WYtTuQpq1Y
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) April 4, 2022
Kevin Negandhi with ESPN Sports Center congratulated fellow Philly native Coach Dawn Staley and the team for their win.
North Philly’s @dawnstaley living her best life as a National Champ leading @Gameco*ckWBB to another title w @aa_boston and @dh3so3hd taking over tonight. pic.twitter.com/g4Su89aIRk
— Kevin Negandhi (@KevinNegandhi) April 4, 2022
ESPN wen the inspirational route with this tweet.
#TheresNoPlaceLikeSports pic.twitter.com/rGFTWicBVb
— ESPN (@espn) April 4, 2022
Sports Illustrated took note of Coach Staley's new milestone.
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 4, 2022Dawn Staley is the first Black coach in Division I basketball history (men’s or women’s) to win multiple national championships 🏆🏆
What your favorite reaction on social media?
