Get ready for an exciting journey as we track the Valkyries' athletes during their offseason! Despite the Valkyries' season coming to a close, the action is far from over for these talented players. Currently, an impressive 13 Valkyries athletes are showcasing their skills on the international stage, with even more set to join the Unrivaled league later this offseason. It's an opportunity to witness their growth and development beyond the Bay.
Beyond the Bay: A Global Adventure
For a comprehensive guide and the latest updates on the Valkyries' global adventures, be sure to check out the dedicated section on the official website (https://valkyries.wnba.com/valkyries-beyond-the-bay). Here's a glimpse into the exciting journeys of some of these remarkable athletes:
- Laeticia Amihere (Uni Girona CB, Spain) and her teammate Justė Jocytė are making waves in Europe. Amihere's recent stats include 2 points and 2 rebounds against Bourges in the Euroleague, followed by a stellar performance with 13 points and 6 rebounds against Ensino in the Spain-LF Endesa league.
- Monique Billings (Fenerbahçe, Turkey) and Veronica Burton (Mist, Unrivaled, USA) are both set to join the Unrivaled league later this offseason. Burton, a key member of the USA Women's Basketball team, helped secure a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup in Mexico. Her scoring prowess, including 10 points against Argentina and 7 points against the Dominican Republic, was instrumental in Team USA's success. Burton's talent was further recognized when she was invited to the USA Women's Basketball's 5x5 National Team training camp, joining an elite roster that includes stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers.
- Kaila Charles (Reyer Venezia, Italy) is making her mark in Italy, contributing 16 points and 8 rebounds against Landes in the Euroleague, and following it up with 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists against Brescia in the Italy-Serie A1 league.
- Kaitlyn Chen (USK Praha, Czech Republic) and her teammate Janelle Salaün are dominating in the Czech Republic. Chen's stats include 6 points and 5 rebounds against Gdynia in the Euroleague, while Salaün put up an impressive 19 points and 4 rebounds in the same game. Salaün continued her strong performance with 18 points and 8 rebounds against Zabiny Brno in the Czech Republic-ZBL league.
- María Conde (PF Schio, Italy) and her teammate Cecilia Zandalasini are a force to be reckoned with in Italy. Conde's recent stats include 4 points and 8 assists against Charleville-M. in the Euroleague, while Zandalasini contributed 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in the same game.
But here's where it gets controversial... or at least, a point for discussion. With so many Valkyries athletes spreading their wings internationally, how do you think this global experience will impact their performance when they return to the team? Will it enhance their skills and strategy, or might there be challenges in adapting back to the team's dynamics? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
