While Golden State is the WNBA’s newest and most worldly team, it isn’t alone in its international presence. The number of foreign-born players in the league has continued to increase.

As more global stars arrive, the “prioritization” rule is causing tension. The post ‘Has to Change’: The WNBA’s International Player Problem appeared first on Front Office Sports.

For the Golden State Valkyries, they are set to get a boost with the return of a player from EuroBasket. According to Tom ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Between the Seattle Storm arriving in the Bay Area at 8 p.m. on Friday night and a 9 a.m. shootaround, the WNBA’s most talented rookie did not have any time to sightsee But 19 ...

Also, French players Dominique Malonga and undrafted Monique Akoa Makani are bound to make an impact on their respective teams. While Malonga won’t be starting like Citron, she’ll make her mark.

Some Valkyries assistants are even learning to count in French to connect with players. While Golden State is the WNBA’s newest and most worldly team, it isn’t alone in its international presence.

Malonga was a rotation player for the French Olympic team, which Leite narrowly missed out on. They, along with fellow 23-year-old Valkyrie Janelle Salaün, lead what should be a future powerhouse.