South Carolina’s Staley hires Duke assistant for Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Duke assistant Winston Gandy is joining Dawn Staley’s staff for the South Carolina women’s basketball team. Gandy takes the place of long-time Gamecocks assistant Fred Chmiel, who became Bowling Green’s coach. Gandy spent the past three seasons at Duke. He has also worked at Rice and served as player development coordinator for the NBA’s Washington Wizards. Staley said Gandy makes strong connections with young people and will be an asset for the Gamecocks.