Golden State Valkyries Announce Final 2026 Roster
Valkyries Tip Off The 2026 Season This Friday, May 8 In Seattle
The Golden State Valkyries announced today their final roster for the 2026 WNBA season.
The team has also waived guard Kate Martin. Additionally, the Valkyries have filed for a replacement contract for center Iliana Rupert due to pregnancy and is awaiting league approval.
2026 Golden State Valkyries Roster
| # | NAME | POS | HT | EXP | DOB | SCHOOL | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabby Williams | F | 5-11 | 7 | 9/9/1996 | Connecticut | France/United States |
| 2 | Kaitlyn Chen | G | 5-9 | 1 | 2/22/2002 | Connecticut | United States |
| 3 | Laeticia Amihere | F | 6-3 | 3 | 7/10/2001 | South Carolina | Canada |
| 4 | Justė Jocytė | G/F | 6-0 | R | 11/19/2005 | N/A | Lithuania/United States |
| 5 | Kayla Thornton | F | 6-1 | 10 | 10/20/1992 | Texas-El Paso | United States |
| 6 | Kaila Charles | G/F | 6-1 | 5 | 3/23/1998 | Maryland | United States |
| 7 | Miela Sowah* | G | 5-10 | R | 6/4/2000 | Duke | Australia |
| 12 | Iliana Rupert | C | 6-4 | 3 | 7/12/2001 | Tango (France) | France |
| 13 | Janelle Salaün | F | 6-2 | 1 | 9/5/2001 | N/A | France |
| 15 | Tiffany Hayes | G | 5-10 | 13 | 9/20/1989 | Connecticut | United States |
| 22 | Veronica Burton | G | 5-9 | 4 | 7/12/2000 | Northwestern | United States |
| 24 | Cecilia Zandalasini | F | 6-2 | 4 | 3/16/1996 | PF Schio (Italy) | Italy |
| 41 | Kiah Stokes | C | 6-1 | 10 | 3/30/1993 | Connecticut | United States |
* Development Player
Golden State tips off the regular season on Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. against Seattle. The Valkyries host Phoenix in the team’s home opener on Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m., presented by Chase Freedom. Single-game tickets are available at valkyries.com/schedule.
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