"Dawn Staley Advocates for Inclusion of Trans Athletes in Women's Sports"

South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley expressed support for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, stating that anyone who considers themselves a woman should be able to play. The topic of transgender athletes in sports has sparked controversy, with opponents arguing that transgender athletes assigned male at birth have an advantage over cisgender women. This issue has led to legal battles and legislation in several states. Staley's comments come ahead of her team's NCAA Tournament championship game against Iowa, where the topic was also raised.