New Documentary Highlights South Carolina Women's Basketball's Historic 2023-24 Season

The film "The Moment" traces the rise of women's basketball and features coach Dawn Staley and Gamecocks stars A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:39am

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A new documentary titled "The Moment" that focuses on the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team's undefeated 2023-24 season is now available to watch on the streaming platform Tubi. The hour-and-16-minute film explores the growth of women's basketball over the past 50 years, featuring archival footage and interviews with key figures like coach Dawn Staley, former players A'ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston, UConn coach Geno Auriemma, and other women's basketball icons.

Why it matters

The documentary provides an in-depth look at the Gamecocks' historic 2023-24 season, which saw them win the national championship and cement their status as one of the premier women's basketball programs in the country. It also highlights the broader evolution of the sport and the contributions of pioneering players and coaches who have helped elevate women's basketball to new heights.

The details

"The Moment" is directed by Kristen Lappas and Sarah Springer and traces the 50-year rise of women's basketball, from its early pioneers to today's sellout crowds and global popularity. The film features interviews with Staley, Wilson, Boston, Auriemma, former UConn stars Rebecca Lobo and Sue Bird, and other icons like Lisa Leslie and Sheryl Swoopes.

  • The documentary premiered on Tubi on February 6, 2026.
  • The 2023-24 South Carolina Gamecocks season ended with an 87-75 win over Iowa and Caitlin Clark on April 7, 2024, giving Staley her third national championship.

The players

Dawn Staley

The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, who led the team to an undefeated season and national championship in 2023-24.

A'ja Wilson

A former South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball star who is featured in the documentary.

Aliyah Boston

A current South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball star who is featured in the documentary.

Geno Auriemma

The head coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, who is featured in the documentary.

Rebecca Lobo

A former UConn Huskies women's basketball star who is featured in the documentary.

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What’s next

The documentary "The Moment" is now available to watch on the free streaming platform Tubi.

The takeaway

This documentary provides a comprehensive look at the remarkable growth and success of women's basketball, with a focus on the dominant 2023-24 South Carolina Gamecocks team and their legendary coach Dawn Staley. It serves as a celebration of the sport's pioneers and a testament to how far women's basketball has come in becoming a global phenomenon.