Before the WNBA’s free agency period opened, the Golden State Valkyries could take one of two paths: go for a big name or decide to build slowly.
Whether it was the organization’s choice or not, general manager Ohemaa Nyanin has constructed a primarily young, inexperienced roster, with four rookies on the team prior to the 2025 WNBA Draft. This may actually be a good thing, at least for the league and the players. The league is no longer 144 strong, as Golden State introduces 12 additional roster spots for players who otherwise would miss out on playing in the best league in the world.
With the team jerseys already on sale, here who currently are slated to enter the Valkyries’ first ever training camp:
Backcourt: Carle Leite, Julie Vanloo, Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes, Kate Martin
Frontcourt: Stephanie Talbot, Chloe Bibby, Kyara Linskens, Janelle Salaün, Kayla Thornton, Elissa Cunane,…
