New South Carolina coach Paris taps into Staley’s knowledge

By PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Lamont Paris knew he had a willing resource on campus if he needed it. He has talked to Dawn Staley, coach of the top-ranked South Carolina women’s team and a two-time national champion. Paris asked about her process that led to titles in 2017 and last April. Paris is taking over for Frank Martin, who had been South Carolina’s coach the previous decade.