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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 ...
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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, ...
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The Valkyries have their first big controversy
In a season that will be filled with firsts, the Golden State Valkyries have now checked off another milestone in the ...
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
The post Natalie Nakase’s honest reaction to Kaitlyn Chen’s performance ... But every time Chen touched the ball, the Valkyrie fans erupted. And when Chen scored her first basket, it became ...
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From Ivy League to UConn to Valkyries, it’s been quite the journey for Kaitlyn Chen
OAKLAND — On the night of the WNBA draft, Kaitlyn Chen sat inside The Shed arts center in New York City expecting nothing more than to cheer on her UConn teammates as they were called to the podium.
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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.