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Dawn Staley reacts to news of Virginia head coach opening | The State

Virginia might come calling, but Dawn Staley says she has no interest in the newly vacant head coaching position at her alma mater.

Seven-year UVA coach Joanne Boyle unexpectedly retired Tuesday, just two days after Staley's Gamecocks knocked the Cavaliers out of the NCAA tournament. Sources with knowledge of the situation told The State on Wednesday that Virginia intends to pursue Staley to take Boyle's spot, which is hardly surprising, given Staley's stature as two-time national player of the year while playing for the Cavs.

But Staley, who signed a contract extension with South Carolina worth $14.