Plies stunned South Carolina coach Daybreak Staley with a gem-covered chain earlier than her crew beat Tennessee Tech within the NCAA Event opener.
Plies gifted South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Daybreak Staley a stunning customized chain that seemingly introduced the crew luck.
The Gamecocks crushed Tennessee Tech by 60 factors within the NCAA Event opener on Friday (March 21).
Earlier than the sport, the Hip-Hop artist and devoted Gamecocks supporter stunned head Staley with a glowing, gem-encrusted necklace modeled after the NCAA championship trophy.
The extravagant pendant prominently options the years South Carolina clinched nationwide titles—2017, 2022 and 2024—topped off with a glittering basketball.
On the reverse aspect, a heartfelt inscription reads: “Daybreak Staley / ‘God is inside her she won’t fail! Psalm 46:50.’”
Staley proudly sported the flashy accent courtside as her squad dominated Tennessee Tech, setting a brand new faculty scoring document within the course of.
The Gamecocks’ 108-48 victory marked the biggest margin of victory in this system’s NCAA Event historical past, surpassing their earlier document—a 58-point win over Howard in 2022.
Staley expressed gratitude to Plies on social media.
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“I do know you didn’t reward me this piece of treasure for something however love. I so recognize you for doing all of your massive one however you at all times have carried out it massive. Thanks in your love, your assist & your natural perception in @gamecockwbb. I’ll put on it proudly figuring out our mission,” Staley wrote.
The Gamecocks entered the 2025 match as a No. 1 seed, a distinction they’ve earned 9 occasions at school historical past. With a stellar all-time NCAA Event document of 50-17, South Carolina is chasing its fourth consecutive nationwide championship.
“The Method That I Admire U No Present Nor Any Quantity Of Cash Might Ever Match That!! What U Exemplify & Stand For As A Individual Is What I’m A Fan Of. The Wins & Losses Isn’t What Drew Me To U. However Your Objective & Who U Are As A Individual Did!! This World Is So Blessed To Have U,” Plies wrote on Instagram.
South Carolina’s subsequent problem comes in opposition to the Indiana Hoosiers, scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025.
