Kaitlyn Chen

Golden State's Temi Fagbenle celebrates a big win over Seattle with teammates Veronica Burton and Kate Martin

‘Not enough roster spots’: Valkyries head coach laments Golden State’s difficult cuts

By Michelle Smith / July 1, 2025

Vanloo, Bibby and Hall released as Salaûn and Zandalasini return from Eurobasket

A large group of competitors and tournament organizing officials pose to celebrate the end of the 3XBA Tournament at Spokane Hoopfest at Riverfront Park in Spokane, WA on June 28, 2025. (Photo credit: Steve Silverman | The Next)

The 3XBA tour is creating equity of opportunity for women’s 3×3 basketball players

By Steve Silverman / June 30, 2025

McDonald: ‘The development of this sport isn’t inevitable, and I think it should be us that leads the way’

Golden State Valkyries center Temi Fagbenle congratulates guard Veronica Burton after Burton made a 3-pointer. Burton's eyes are closed and her head is tilted up toward the ceiling, and Fagbenle extends her arms toward Burton.

As key players return from EuroBasket, Golden State Valkyries face tough roster shuffle

By Michelle Smith / June 26, 2025

As EuroBasket ends, Golden State will face some difficult roster decisions

Two photos of Kaitlyn Chen are displayed side-by-side. At left, she holds the 2024 Ivy League Tournament trophy, which is a large wooden trophy with a gold ball on top. At right, she stands on a ladder and holds up a piece of the net that she cut after winning a national championship.

How impactful have recent Ivy League graduate transfers been outside the conference?

By Jenn Hatfield / May 8, 2025

Nearly 40 Ivy Leaguers whose careers were interrupted by COVID-19 transferred to play as grad students

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert poses with two Valkyries' draft picks during the 2025 WNBA Draft

Locked On Women’s Basketball: The first Golden State draft

By The IX Basketball / April 16, 2025

Natalie Heavren and Michelle Smith discuss the strengths of the Valkyries’ three draft picks and what they can bring to the new team

UConn graduate student guard Azzi Fudd stands at the podium with the national champions and UConn logo on it. Her teammates, coaches and prominent Connecticut politicians stand behind her.

UConn celebrates historic 12th national title with parade and rally in the state capital

By Natalie Heavren / April 15, 2025

Geno Auriemma: ‘We have the greatest fans in the country’

Justė Jocytė shooting free throws during a game in the 2024-25 season (Photo credit: @ASVEL_Feminin on X/Twitter)

Golden State Valkyries get the player they wanted in Jocyté at No. 5

By Michelle Smith / April 15, 2025

The seemingly out-of-left-field pick was anything but for the Valkyries front office in the first WNBA draft.

UConn guard Kaitlyn Chen smiles and stands on a ladder. She wears a championship hat and shirt and holds up a piece of the net that she just finished cutting.

Inside Kaitlyn Chen’s journey from Princeton to UConn to national champion

By Jenn Hatfield / April 7, 2025

Lauren Dillon: ‘At Kaitlyn’s truest form, she’s a winner’

UConn guards Azzi Fudd (L) and Paige Bueckers (R) pose for a photograph

Is 2025 the year UConn returns to the top of the sport?

By Tee Baker / March 11, 2025

The Huskies have the pieces in place for a deep March run

Princeton guard Ashley Chea shoots a right-handed jump shot. Several Duquesne defenders are nearby but aren't close enough to fully contest it.

Chea-t code: Ashley Chea is thriving in the spotlight as Princeton’s floor general

By Jenn Hatfield / January 26, 2025

The Tigers are young this year, but Chea has helped keep them rolling