Ex-South Carolina basketball player receives endorsement from Dawn Staley for second opportunity with Valkyries team.
Redirecting the Spotlight: Opportunity Knocks for Bree Hall with Golden State Valkyries
: As injuries and absences pile up in the WNBA, players missing out on initial roster spots are getting a second chance to shine. Bree Hall, the latest beneficiary, has just clinched a contract with the Golden State Valkyries, a fresh team in the WNBA.
: Golden State's decision to sign Hall following her release from the Indiana Fever has stirred excitement, especially among her supporters, including her former coach, Dawn Staley. The legendary coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team took to social media to express her enthusiasm, exclaiming "Let's get it [Hall]! I love this for you!!!" She also extended her support to another former Gamecocks athlete, Laeticia Amihere, who landed on the Valkyries' roster.**
Staley frequently uses social media to showcase her backing for players passing through her program. Just a day prior, she praised rookie Te-Hina Paopao, extolling her performance against the Liberty. Notably, Staley also hosted an "A'One Day" at South Carolina's basketball camp, a themed celebration for A'ja Wilson's first signature shoe line, honoring the WNBA MVP and fellow ex-Gamecock.
: With four successful years at South Carolina, Hall averaged 5.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. Although she and her team suffered a crushing March Madness defeat against UConn's standout rookie Paige Bueckers, Hall was chosen 20th overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Unfortunately, Hall was let go by the Fever during the final rounds of roster cuts before the season commenced.
: The Valkyries, who suffered a loss to another team earlier in the week, will look to rebound on June 19 as they face off against Hall's former Fever team at 10 p.m. ET.
: Hall's addition to the Valkyries roster, despite being drafted and waived by the Indiana Fever, represents a strategic move to bolster the team's guard rotation and capitalize on Hall's strong collegiate background and experience[2][4][5]. As a former South Carolina Gamecock, one of 11 current WNBA players hailing from Dawn Staley's powerhouse program[2][3][5], Hall's arrival at the Golden State Valkyries cements her as a testament to Staley's coaching pedigree and influence in shaping professional female basketball talent.
- Bree Hall's strong collegiate background and experience have been capitalized on by the Golden State Valkyries, as they aim to bolster their guard rotation with her addition to their roster.
- Despite being drafted and waived by the Indiana Fever, Hall's arrival at the Golden State Valkyries cements her as a testament to Dawn Staley's coaching pedigree and influence in shaping professional female basketball talent.
- With her impressive scoring and rebounding averages during her four years at South Carolina, Hall's recent signing with the Golden State Valkyries has stirred excitement, particularly among her supporters, including her former coach, Dawn Staley.
