It took over a year but Juste Jocyte, the Valkyries first ever draft pick, has shown through her first two games what she is capable of.
Matthew Walter
Matthew Walter covers the Las Vegas Aces, the Pac-12 and the WCC for the Next. He is a former Director of Basketball Operations and Video Coordinator at three different Division I women's basketball programs.
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What’s next for Most Improved Veronica Burton?
For the 2025 WNBA’s Most Improved Player, Veronica Burton, her second year in Golden State is all about being herself every day.
Posted inGolden State Valkyries
From 7-day to guaranteed: How Kaila Charles has found a home in Golden State
Charles has been waived five times in her six year career, but her hard work finally paid off this past offseason with a fully-guaranteed contract
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How Gabby Williams fits the Golden State Valkyries
Natalie Nakase: ‘She cares deeply about winning’
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Valkyries headline WNBA Draft night with major trade
Golden State leveraged WNBA draft picks to load up on fresh talent and trade for future options
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Agot Makeer is South Carolina’s March Madness X-Factor
Agot Makeer has had an up-and-down freshman season for the Gamecocks. However, she has become their X-Factor during March Madness.
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How two Westlake Lions pushed South Carolina to the Elite Eight
The two former Westlake Lions have come together for one final run
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Sooners and Gamecocks set for SEC rematch in Sweet 16
South Carolina and Oklahoma meet in an SEC rematch on Friday in the Sweet 16. Both teams have grown a lot since the Sooners upset of the Gamecocks.
Posted inNCAA Basketball
Blue Devils, Tigers set for marquee nonconference rematch
Duke and LSU will compete for a spot in the Elite Eight
Posted inMid-Majors
The Lions’ roar: How LMU had a legacy-defining season
Despite being picked ninth in the WCC preseason poll, LMU defied the odds en route to its best season in over 20 years