Dawn Staley hasn’t watched last year’s Final Four loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes. She doesn’t want her South Carolina Gamecocks to worry about what happened a y
ear ago—she wants them focused on what’s going to happen on Sunday.
South Carolina has become known for its depth this year. The program that has always touted stingy defenses has found a more offensive identity than recent iterations. Look no further the Gamecocks’ 78–59 Final Four win over NC State to know what Clark is talking about. But the “beautiful Brazilian warrior,” as Paopao referred to her, picked up right where she left off, scoring another six points in the third quarter and helping the Gamecocks run away with it so she could sit the rest of the game. Cardoso looked loose and limber in South Carolina’s practice Saturday and whether she’s 100% or not, the Hawkeyes know the importance of stopping the 6’7” center.
“You watch her. You prep for her. You can't help but to really love how she dissects the game. You love how she executes,” Staley said of Clark. “I mean, it's simple. Her game is simple and yet powerful. How do you defend fundamental basketball with offense with fundamental defense? You can't.”
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