Lisa Leslie supports Dawn Staley at March Madness opener

Basketball star Lisa Leslie attended South Carolina's March Madness game on Friday to support her best friend, coach Dawn Staley. Leslie, a three-time MVP of the WNBA, was excited to see Staley lead her team in the NCAA Tournament. This was Leslie's first time watching Staley coach during March Madness. The Gamecocks, who are the reigning national champions, defeated Tennessee Tech 108-48 in their first-round game. Leslie mentioned that her kids were on spring break, making it a perfect opportunity to attend the game. Leslie praised Staley for her incredible impact on the South Carolina program and women’s basketball as a whole. She highlighted the strong friendship they built as teammates on the U.S. Olympic team, where they enjoyed an impressive record of 60-0 together. Leslie expressed her admiration for Staley's dedication to improving women's sports, saying it's important to remember those who came before them. As she left the game, Leslie encouraged Staley to keep up her great work in empowering women in sports.