Golden State Valkyries Build Diverse Roster in WNBA Expansion Draft
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The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's first expansion team since 2008, selected their initial roster during the expansion draft, including players like Kate Martin and Temi Fagbenle. Each of the 12 existing teams could protect six players, leaving a pool from which the Valkyries could choose one player per team. Notably, the Valkyries passed on selecting anyone from the Seattle Storm. The team aims to build a competitive culture and will participate in the 2025 WNBA Draft with the No. 5 pick. Their first game is scheduled for May 16, 2025, against the Los Angeles Sparks.
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