Dawn Staley

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Dawn Staley born?May 4, 1970
2. What is the college?University of Virginia (1988-1992)
3. What is the NCAA records?Set NCAA record for steals and ACC record for assists
4. What did Dawn Staley do at the University of Virginia?She played basketball and set NCAA records for steals and assists.
5. How many Olympic gold medals did Dawn Staley win?She helped the U.S. women's team win three gold medals.

Point Guard: The primary ball-handler and playmaker on a basketball team, responsible for initiating offensive plays.
WNBA: Women's National Basketball Association, the premier professional women's basketball league in the United States.
Naismith Award: An award presented annually to outstanding basketball players and coaches at collegiate and high school levels.
SEC: Southeastern Conference, a collegiate athletic conference in the United States known for its competitive sports programs.