Meet 2 of Golden State Valkyries' new 2025 draft picks, introduced 1 month before inaugural season

The Golden State Valkyries are poised to kick off their inaugural WNBA season in just a month at Chase Center. Recently, they introduced their 2025 draft picks, Shyanne Sellers and Kaitlyn Chen, who were met with a hero's welcome upon arriving in the Bay Area. Sellers, selected as the 17th overall pick from the University of Maryland, expressed her enthusiasm for being seen as an underdog, stating, "We get to write our own story and create our own destiny. " Meanwhile, Chen, the 30th overall pick and a member of UConn's National Championship Team, praised the electrifying atmosphere at the Warriors game she attended. General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin highlighted the athletes' qualities, calling them thoughtful and competitive.

The Valkyries are making a strong impression, having already sold over 10,000 season tickets even before playing their first game. Nyanin remarked on the overwhelming faith the Bay Area has in the franchise. The team is set to debut against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 16, and anticipation is building among fans.