Women’s March Madness Final: Prominent figures who congratulated South Carolina Gamecocks as they beat Iowa Hawkeyes
High-profile figures cheer South Carolina Gamecocks' March Madness win over Iowa Hawkeyes
President Joe Biden, former commander-in-chief Barack Obama, and NBA legend LeBron James are among who extended congratulations to the South Carolina women's basketball team Gamecocks following their victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the national championship game on Sunday, April 7. In a rematch of last season's Final Four, where the Gamecocks suffered their sole defeat of the season at the hands of the Hawkeyes, South Carolina secured their second national championship in three seasons, as per Daily Mail.
1. Joe Biden
President Joe Biden conveyed on X, "Congratulations to @GamecockWBB on closing out a perfect season with a NCAA Women's Basketball Championship win – your teamwork, focus, and tenacity was on full display all year. You've made your school and community proud."
2. Barack Obama
Former commander-in-chief Barack Obama remarked on X, "Congrats to @GamecockWBB and Coach @DawnStaley on a perfect season and their third title! It's been an incredible year for women's basketball, and this team was so disciplined and talented. Well deserved."
3. LeBron James
NBA legend LeBron James took to X to state, "Protect Dawn Staley AT ALL COST!! No if, ands or buts!"
4. Shannon Sharpe
Former football tight end Shannon Sharpe wrote on X, "This gm will be the most WBB GM ever.. It didn’t disappoint. Congrats Lady Gamecocks."
5. Angel Reese
Former LSU star Angel Reese expressed on X, "I’m sooo happy for @dawnstaley !! As a black woman, I admire what you’ve done! You always checked on me & always loved me like your own!"
6. Lil Wayne
Rapper Lil Wayne expressed his sentiments on X, stating, "Congrats to the Gucci and Louis Vuitton Dawn and the lady Gamecocks of South Carolina!!!! That was motivating and unforgettable. Thank you. That was beyond deserved, it was earned."
7. Henry McMaster
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed on X, "National Champions once again! Congratulations to @GamecockWBB on yet another dominating season. Tonight, the @UofSC flag will proudly be raised above the State House."
8. Magic Johnson
Basketball icon Magic Johnson penned a message on X, "Congratulations to Coach Dawn Staley for leading her team to an undefeated season and National Championship!! This team will go down as one of the greatest to have ever played! The bench was impressive all season long, throughout the tournament, and gave an electric spark to South Carolina’s offense, scoring 37 points in their 87-75 win over Iowa!!"
9. Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris, writing on X, exclaimed, "Undefeated. Undisputed. Congratulations to Coach Dawn Staley and the entire @GamecockWBB team on your 2024 National Championship. I can’t wait to see you again — this time, celebrating at the White House."
10. Gabrielle Union
American actress Gabrielle Union enthusiastically shared on X, "Let's goooooooo!!!!! South Carolina's team has been phenomenal!! @dawnstaley is simply the best!!! Freshmen stepped up BIG, bench was BIG, and the leaders lead BIG!! I love it!!!"
