The New York Knicks' coaching search has led them to Dawn Staley, the longtime women's coach at South Carolina and one of the most accomplished players and coaches the women's game has ever seen. South Carolina athletic director Jeremiah Donati recently confirmed that the Knicks have indeed reached out to Staley.

Major Dawn Staley, South Carolina News Emerges on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team have been among the top players in the sport over the past several seasons.

Could South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley leave the Gamecocks for a WNBA or NBA coaching job? Signs point to no and here's why.