Golden State Valkyries Decide To Build Around A Pair Of Tough Defensive-Minded Veteran Forwards

The Golden State Valkyries finally have some players. On Friday, during the league’s expansion draft, the Valkyries got a chance to select a few players who will be part of their inaugural 2025 WNBA roster.

Golden State could select a player from all 12 of the WNBA’s existing franchises unprotected list. However, the Valkyries decided to choose just 11 players, bypassing on the options from the Seattle Storm.

Of the 11 players that Golden State chose, three have six or more years of service, while four have less than three. The Valkyries focused the majority of their picks on finding the right mix of veterans and talented youngsters, as well as on defense, who would benefit the Bay Area community on and off the court, according to general manager Ohemaa Nyanin.

“We are excited to have officially started the journey of building the Golden State Valkyries 2025 team, Our goal was to construct a roster that embodies both versatility and depth, bringing in a strong mix of leadership, defense, and scoring ability. These players were carefully chosen not only for their skills on the court, but also for their ability to fit into the culture we’re working to build here at Golden State.”




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