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Valkyries Make History with Joctye's Fifth Draft Pick

4/15/2025

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The Golden State Valkyries made history by selecting Lithuanian guard Juste Joctye fifth in the WNBA draft, the first pick by an expansion team since 2008.
Joctye becomes the 10th international player on the Valkyries roster, the highest in the WNBA.
General manager Ohemaa Nyanin stated the team did not specifically target international players.
At 19, Joctye averaged 11.9 points in France, aiming to enhance the team's inaugural season.
The Valkyries also drafted Shyanne Sellers and Kaitlyn Chen, with training camp crucial for establishing team identity.

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The Golden State Valkyries made history by selecting Lithuanian guard Juste Joctye fifth in the WNBA draft, the first pick by an expansion team since 2008.
Joctye becomes the 10th international player on the Valkyries roster, the highest in the WNBA.
General manager Ohemaa Nyanin stated the team did not specifically target international players.
At 19, Joctye averaged 11.9 points in France, aiming to enhance the team's inaugural season.
The Valkyries also drafted Shyanne Sellers and Kaitlyn Chen, with training camp crucial for establishing team identity.