Reinforcements are on the way in which for the Golden State Valkyries.
The Valkyries are activating French heart Iliana Rupert, the group introduced on Thursday. Golden State chosen Rupert in December’s growth draft, however the 6-foot-4, stretch heart didn’t be part of the Valkyries by way of the primary half of the season to satisfy worldwide duties.
She is anticipated to affix the group after the All-Star break.
Golden State has had an ongoing roster shuffle since three gamers returned to the group after the EuroBasket Event ended two weeks in the past. The Valkyries launched ahead Stephanie Talbot on Sunday to make room for Rupert’s activation.
Rupert will take the Valkyries’ ultimate roster spot and joins a middle group that features Temi Fágbénlé and Monique Billings.
Rupert has performed two seasons within the WNBA and has profession averages of two.7 factors and a pair of.1 rebounds per recreation. She received a championship with Las Vegas in 2022 together with Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, who was an assistant on the Aces workers.
Rupert is the third French participant to affix the roster, becoming a member of rookies Janelle Salaün and Carla Leite. Rupert performed alongside Salaün only a few weeks in the past at EuroBasket, the place she averaged 8.7 factors and 4.2 rebounds in six video games for the French nationwide group.
The Valkyries struggled going into the All-Star break as they’ve misplaced three straight and 5 of their final six video games. Golden State is presently a half-game behind the Las Vegas Aces, who within the WNBA’s eighth and ultimate playoff spot.
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