At last, the Golden State Valkyries have an inaugural roster.
On Friday, the franchise announced player selections for its upcoming debut season, taking players from 11 of the 12 WNBA previously existing franchises. Their selections are highlighted by former Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin, Connecticut Sun guard Veronica Burton and New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton. Seven of Golden State’s 11 selections — the team elected not to select a player from the Seattle Storm — were of players born outside the United States.
“We are excited to have officially started the journey of building the Golden State Valkyries 2025 team,” general manager Ohemaa Nyanin said in a statement. “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.”
The full list of players selected is as follows:
Monique Billings (Phoenix Mercury)
Burton (Connecticut Sun)
Maria Conde (Chicago Sky)
Temi Fagbenle (Indiana Fever)
Carla Leite (Dallas Wings)
Martin (Las Vegas Aces)
Iliana Rupert (Atlanta Dream)
Stephanie Talbot (Los Angeles…
