Dawn Staley’s Trio of Talented Guards: A Historic Triple Nomination for the Prestigious Wade Trophy, Highlighting South Carolina’s Dominance in Women’s College Basketball   Dawn Staley’s Trio of Talented Guards: A Historic Triple Nomination for the Prestigious Wade Trophy, Highlighting South Carolina’s Dominance in Women’s College Basketball     The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball program, already renowned for its consistent excellence under the legendary Dawn Staley, has achieved another historic milestone. Three of Staley’s star guards – Zia Cooke, Raven Johnson, and Kierra Fletcher – have been nominated for the prestigious Wade Trophy, an award recognizing the nation’s…