Posts by 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.

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball. She is shown from the front, and a packed but out-of-focus crowd is in the background behind her.

Kate Martin’s growth with the Golden State Valkyries: Confidence and ball screens

July 7, 2025

Martin: ‘I think just being more comfortable out there, letting the game come to me’

Golden State Valkyries forward Chloe Bibby shoots over Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston. She is shown from the front and a packed crowd is in the background behind her.

‘Aggressive and confident’: After years of growth overseas, Chloe Bibby is ready for her opportunity with the Golden State Valkyries

June 26, 2025

Bibby: ‘If I get it and I’m open, and I know that’s the right shot, I’m gonna shoot it, and I feel confident with that’

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton runs back after making a 3-pointer. She is shown from the front and a packed crowd cheers behind her.

How Veronica Burton’s journey has led to her breakout season for the Golden State Valkyries

June 8, 2025

Burton’s life has taken her from Massachusetts to San Francisco, but it’s been every stop in between that has allowed her to thrive with the Golden State Valkyries

Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase gestures during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Sparks.

In just two games, the Golden State Valkyries are already showing who they could become

May 22, 2025

Golden State already have their first ever win, but there’s still plenty to work on

The Golden State Valkyries huddle after their second day of training camp.

Valkyries training camp notebook: How the first ever week of camp looked for the WNBA’s newest franchise

May 4, 2025

Golden State are marching towards inaugural season tip-off

A view from the stands of the court for the Bay Area Women's Classic at the Chase Center.

Bay Area fans get glimpse of the future with Bay Area Women’s Classic

December 22, 2024

The two-game college event gave fans an idea of what Golden State Valkyries will bring to San Francisco

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and a panel of guests speak in front of a large screen announcing the WNBA Golden State expansion franchise. The screen has a black-and-white photo of a basketball with the text "Golden State," an "x," and the WNBA's logo in white.

How the Golden State Valkyries started their franchise with the 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft

December 7, 2024

General manager Ohemaa Nyanin: ‘This fan base is so hungry for these players to don the uniforms … and to win’

Las Vegas Aces part ways with general manager Natalie Williams

October 27, 2024

After a difficult season, the Aces will not renew Williams’ contract, in a “restructuring” of their front office

2024-25 WCC preview

October 23, 2024

The WCC adds depth setting up the most competitive season in years

Jonquel Jones gets into guarding position

‘We had excellent talent, and a good team’: What kept the Las Vegas Aces from three-peating

October 9, 2024

Inconsistencies on both sides of the ball kept the Aces from completing the difficult task of threepeating