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- Natalie Nakase of the Golden State Valkyries has been named the 2025 State Street Investment Management SPY WNBA Coach of the Year, earning 53 of 72 votes.
- She led the Valkyries to a WNBA record of 23 wins for an expansion team in its inaugural season.
- The team qualified for the playoffs, finishing strong with a 7-2 record in June.
- Veronica Burton received the WNBA's Most Improved Player award, averaging 11.9 points and 6.0 assists.
- Nakase previously served as an assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces, winning two championships.
