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Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen Makes WNBA History & Breaks Barriers At The Same Time

The Valkyries’ rookie guard Kaitlyn Chen made WNBA history Tuesday night, becoming the league’s first Taiwanese player to take the court officially. In Golden State’s inaugural preseason game at the Chase Center, Chen entered during the fourth quarter to a roaring standing ovation from 17,428 fans, marking a milestone moment for AAPI representation in professional […]

Kaitlyn Chen Joins Inaugural Golden State Valkyries Roster, Making WNBA And AAPI History

On Monday, April 14 in New York City, Kaitlyn Chen (陳凱玲) made history again, becoming the first Taiwanese American player ever drafted by a WNBA team. The Golden State Valkyries, an expansion franchise set to debut this season, selected the 5-foot-9 point senior guard with the 30th overall pick in the third and final round […]

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