The Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball team made a statement in Nashville, securing a commanding 76-61 victory over Vanderbilt to complete the season sweep. However, what should have been a celebration for head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin was clouded by controversy, ESPN commentators Drew Maddux and Andrew Allegretta came under fire for making harsh remarks about her during the broadcast.
The backlash reached new heights, prompting South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley to step in. In response to Brad Logan’s tweet exposing the harsh criticism, Staley didn’t hold back, voicing her unwavering support and standing up against the negativity.
“Woke up this am to this and came back to it because it’s just wrong. A personal attack on one of our is a personal attack on all of us including who you are broadcasting for.@YolettMcCuin keep being your authentic self. Broadcaster keep being yourself because we see you!”
Woke up this am to this and came back to it because it’s just wrong. A personal attack on one of our is a personal attack on all of us including who you are broadcasting for. @YolettMcCuin keep being your authentic self. Broadcaster keep being yourself because we see you! pic.twitter.com/MtL0j90YIQ
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) February 3, 2025
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