“They like to throw me up in the air.”[NCAA March Madness: Final Four previews, news and analysis]Staley, 46, is no lightweight. The relationship turned to one of mentor and protege when Staley became the point guard of the ’96 Olympic team. She wants younger coaches to have success.”The Gamecocks reached the final with a big second half that was a display of Staley’s trademark muscularity. But to open the second half, Staley had her team thundering to the boards and extending their defensive pressure. “We feel like we’re always going to be in the game,” Staley said.

Source: Washington Post April 01, 2017 03:26 UTC