Breaking In: Dawn Staley Showers Bree Hall With Love as She Heads to the WNBA: “I’m So Proud!”

 

As Bree Hall officially begins her next chapter in the WNBA, one of her biggest supporters, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, made sure the world knew just how proud she is. The bond between Staley and Hall, forged through years of hard work, growth, and shared goals, is one built on deep respect and admiration.

 

Staley didn’t hold back when asked about Hall’s journey. “I’m so proud of Bree,” she said with a smile. “She’s put in the work every single day, and now it’s her time to shine.” That pride comes not only from Hall’s on-court performance but from the person she’s become off the court as well.

 

During her time at South Carolina, Hall emerged as one of the team’s most reliable players — not always in the spotlight, but always ready when her name was called. Her defensive tenacity, smooth shooting, and quiet leadership made her a coach’s dream and a teammate’s rock.

 

“She never complained, never took a shortcut,” Staley added. “She stayed the course, trusted the process, and grew every single year. That’s the kind of player every coach hopes for.”

 

Now, Hall is headed to the WNBA, ready to bring that same energy, discipline, and heart to the professional level. Staley has no doubt she’ll thrive. “The league is getting not just a great player, but an incredible human being,” she said.

 

As Hall breaks into the WNBA, the love and support from her college coach serve as both a send-off and a reminder: greatness doesn’t always roar — sometimes, it builds quietly, step by step. And now, Bree Hall is ready to make some noise.

 

From Columbia to the pros, she carries the legacy of South Carolina and the faith of Dawn Staley with her.