Confusing the University of South Carolina and the University of Southern California? Understandable (USC vs. USC).
Confusing the two when asking the head coach of South Carolina about a recruit at the postgame press conference of the National Championship (which she lost)? Insanity.
“As the South Carolina Gamecocks look to bring in Saniyah Hall for next year how excited are you to have her into this program?”
Dawn: “Who?”
“Saniyah Hall? Actually never mind”
Dawn: “the other USC”
😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VvUMDRdNY6
— correlation (@nosyone4) April 5, 2026
While asking Staley about Saniyah Hall, the No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class, who’s committed to the University of Southern California, Staley’s look of confusion quickly led the reporter to realize she had researched the wrong USC, resulting in a great interaction and reaction.
— ZanySC (@EddieBoyZane1) April 6, 2026
Social media picked up on it, too:
The good: USC got the #1 recruit for next season
The bad: you asked the wrong USC about it pic.twitter.com/xOW2WKIWp5
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 6, 2026
Omg 😭 how do you fuck this up https://t.co/oPRkmL1Z6Q
— cool, chill guy (@daritheprince) April 5, 2026
I just choked on my water 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/7CJ3FJ5xkq
— Jordan🔥 ✨ (@mytracktality) April 5, 2026
Always remember: Acronyms aren’t always your friend, especially in college sports.
