South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley signs baby during Elite Eight celebration

Published: Mar. 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM EDT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina is headed back to the NCAA Final Four after defeating Duke 54-50 in the Elite Eight Sunday in Birmingham, Alabama.

During the team’s celebration, head coach Dawn Staley made the rounds thanking the FAMs for their support. She took selfies and signed autographs.

One supporter even asking the legendary coach to sign their baby!

The NCAA March Madness women’s basketball account shared the sweet moment on Twitter where a man held the baby out so Staley could autograph the little one’s leggings.