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Kaitlyn Chen’s WNBA journey halted — Critics say Valkyries used her popularity

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s newest expansion team, are facing criticism after waiving rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen, with some questioning whether the team unfairly capitalized on her

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WNBA Star Asserts Ex-UConn Guard Kaitlyn Chen 'Wasn't Good Enough' to Make Valkyries

When former UConn Huskies guard Kaitlyn Chen was selected by the Golden State Valkyries with the No. 30 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, both UConn and Golden State

Connecticut Post · 2d

Former UConn women's basketball standout Kaitlyn Chen waived by WNBA's Golden State Valkyries

UConn women's national champion Kaitlyn Chen was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries in the third round of the 2025 WNBA draft with the 30th overall pick.

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WNBA's first Asian American head coach reflects on a historic season, identity and often being the 'only girl'

With Natalie Nakase on their team, the Golden State Valkyries are making waves as the WNBA’s first new team in more than 15 ...

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Natalie Nakase’s honest reaction to Kaitlyn Chen’s performance in Valkyries loss to Sparks

While the Chase Center crowd was loud all night long for the Golden State Valkyries’ WNBA debut, the fans somehow got even ...

Golden State Valkyries finalize their roster. Here’s who made the WNBA team.

Kaitlyn Chen, Laeticia Amihere, Migna Touré among notable players who did not make the WNBA expansion team’s roster ...

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Valkyries rookie guard looks to make team's inaugural roster

Kaitlyn Chen is the first Taiwanese American ever drafted into the WNBA. It's been a whirlwind month for Chen, winning the NCAA Championship with UConn to the WNBA Draft in New York. With the ...

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3 under-the-radar Valkyries to watch heading into their first WNBA season

The highly anticipated debut of the WNBA’s newest franchise is finally here. After finalizing their 12-player roster, the ...

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Former UConn Star Impresses in WNBA Preseason Debut

Chen and the Golden State Valkyries made their unofficial WNBA debuts on Tuesday night when they faced the Los Angeles Sparks ...

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Where’s Justė Jocytė? Status of Valkyries’ top draft pick still unknown

Valkyries introduce rookies Shyanne Sellers, Kaitlyn Chen in Wednesday news conference, still waiting to hear from top pick Justė Jocytė.

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