South Carolina is set to reveal a statue honoring women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley this Wednesday.

According to the Greenville News, a part of the USA TODAY Network, the idea for a statue commemorating the iconic coach was first announced in 2023. On Monday, officials shared the specific date and location for the unveiling.

The statue will be revealed at 4 p.m. ET at the corner of Senate Street and Lincoln Street, beside the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia, South Carolina. It’s set to stand just half a mile from the A’ja Wilson statue, which is positioned in front of Colonial Life Arena—the home court for the Gamecocks women’s basketball team.

“This honor recognizes more than just her achievements as a championship-winning coach and former player,” the news release stated. “It also highlights her steadfast dedication to leadership, community growth, and inspiring the next generation. Dawn Staley’s impact reaches far beyond basketball, and this statue will serve as a lasting emblem of excellence, strength, and pride for both Columbia and the state of South Carolina.”

Staley and South Carolina came up just short of winning their fourth national title in 17 years, losing to Paige Bueckers and UConn in the championship game. Despite the setback, Staley’s resume remains impressive, with seven trips to the Final Four, seven seasons with 30 or more wins, and nine SEC tournament titles. She was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

Heading into the 2025–26 season, Staley will lead a refreshed lineup, headlined by Florida State transfer Ta’Niya Latson, as she pursues a fourth national championship. Securing another title would place her alongside LSU’s Kim Mulkey for the third-most championships in women’s college basketball history.