Valkyries Offseason Tracker | Beyond the Bay: Dec. 24, 2025
Even though the Valkyries' thrilling season has come to a close, the adrenaline-fueled action for these powerhouse players is still raging strong! Picture this: athletes chasing dreams across the globe, proving their skills on international stages. It's a testament to their dedication and versatility, but here's where it gets controversial—some fans argue that venturing overseas dilutes the WNBA's talent pool, while others see it as a vital growth opportunity. And this is the part most people miss: how these experiences can elevate the entire league upon their return.
Right now, a solid group of 13 Valkyries stars are making waves abroad, with additional talents gearing up for the Unrivaled league's training camp. For an in-depth guide packed with the freshest news on the Valkyries 'Beyond the Bay'—that's their international adventures—head over here (https://valkyries.wnba.com/valkyries-beyond-the-bay).
Here's the lineup of players shining overseas:
- Laeticia Amihere (Uni Girona CB | Spain)
- Monique Billings (Fenerbahçe | Turkey) (Hive - Unrivaled | USA)
- Veronica Burton (Mist - Unrivaled | USA) (USA | AmeriCup 3x3)
- Kaila Charles (Reyer Venezia | Italy)
- Kaitlyn Chen (USK Praha | Czech Republic)
- María Conde (PF Schio | Italy)
- Temi Fágbénlé (Henan | China) (United Kingdom | EuroBasket)
- Tiffany Hayes (CIMSA CBK Mersin | Turkey)
- Justė Jocytė (Uni Girona CB | Spain) (Lithuania | EuroBasket)
- Carla Leite (Casademont Zaragoza | Spain)
- Kate Martin (Breeze - Unrivaled | USA)
- Iliana Rupert (Fenerbahçe | Turkey)
- Janelle Salaün (USK Praha | Czech Republic)
- Cecilia Zandalasini (PF Schio | Italy)
To catch all the action, here are your viewing options—perfect for beginners dipping their toes into global basketball:
- Tune into EuroLeague games (https://www.youtube.com/@EuroLeagueWomen/streams) via YouTube for high-stakes women's basketball at its finest.
- Stream Spain's LF Endesa matches (https://www.youtube.com/@BaloncestoESP/streams) on YouTube to witness fast-paced Spanish league play.
- Don't miss Turkey's KBSL action (https://www.youtube.com/@TBF/streams) available on YouTube.
- For Czech Republic's ZBL games, visit their official website (https://zbl.basketball/) for live updates and streams.
- Catch Unrivaled (https://www.hbomax.com/sports/unrivaled) exclusively on HBO Max—a fresh, competitive league showcasing elite talent.
- Follow FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup (https://www.youtube.com/fiba3x3) on YouTube; for those new to it, 3x3 is a condensed, dynamic version of basketball played by teams of three, emphasizing quick decisions and street-style flair.
Now, let's dive into the standout performances from some of these Valkyries warriors. Their stats highlight not just points scored, but the all-around impact they're making—think rebounds for defensive dominance or assists for team synergy. Beginners, remember: PTS means points, REB is rebounds, AST stands for assists, STL for steals, and BLK for blocks. These metrics paint a picture of their versatility and why international play is such a big deal for athlete development.
Laeticia Amihere
Playing for: Uni Girona CB in Spain
Valkyries Colleagues: Justė Jocytė
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 17 | Opponent: Charleville-M. | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Won, 83-68 | Performance: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 3 BLK
Date: Dec. 21 | Opponent: Valencia | Tournament: Spain-LF Endesa | Outcome: Won, 96-68 | Performance: 6 PTS, 5 REB, 2 STL
Kaila Charles
Playing for: Reyer Venezia in Italy
Valkyries Colleagues: None
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 18 | Opponent: Miskolc | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Won, 83-81 | Performance: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL
Date: Dec. 21 | Opponent: Battipaglia | Tournament: Italy-Serie A1 | Outcome: Won, 82-59 | Performance: 10 PTS, 6 REB, 2 STL
Kaitlyn Chen
Playing for: USK Praha in the Czech Republic
Valkyries Colleagues: Janelle Salaün
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 17 | Opponent: Schio | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Lost, 78-99 | Performance: 2 AST
María Conde
Playing for: PF Schio in Italy
Valkyries Colleagues: Cecilia Zandalasini
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 17 | Opponent: USK Praha | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Won, 99-78 | Performance: 16 PTS, 9 AST, 2 STL
Date: Dec. 20 | Opponent: Roseto | Tournament: Italy-Serie A1 | Outcome: Won, 91-62 | Performance: 2 PTS, 3 AST, 2 STL
Justė Jocytė
Playing for: Uni Girona CB in Spain
Valkyries Colleagues: Laeticia Amihere
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 17 | Opponent: Charleville-M. | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Won, 83-68 | Performance: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
Date: Dec. 21 | Opponent: Valencia | Tournament: Spain-LF Endesa | Outcome: Won, 96-68 | Performance: 6 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
Iliana Rupert
Playing for: Fenerbahçe in Turkey
Valkyries Colleagues: Monique Billings
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 10 | Opponent: Venezia | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Won, 96-48 | Performance: 20 PTS, 8 REB
Date: Dec. 13 | Opponent: Mersin | Tournament: Turkey-KBSL | Outcome: Won, 90-81 | Performance: 5 PTS, 3 REB
Janelle Salaün
Playing for: USK Praha in the Czech Republic
Valkyries Colleagues: Kaitlyn Chen
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 17 | Opponent: Schio | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Lost, 78-99 | Performance: 12 PTS, 4 REB
Cecilia Zandalasini
Playing for: PF Schio in Italy
Valkyries Colleagues: María Conde
Match Details:
Date: Dec. 17 | Opponent: USK Praha | Tournament: Euroleague | Outcome: Won, 99-78 | Performance: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
Date: Dec. 20 | Opponent: Roseto | Tournament: Italy-Serie A1 | Outcome: Won, 91-62 | Performance: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
What do you think about this global expansion of talent? Is playing overseas a smart career move that boosts skills and exposure, or does it risk fragmenting the WNBA's cohesiveness? And here's a controversial twist: some believe leagues like Unrivaled could one day challenge the WNBA's dominance—do you agree, or is it just a passing fad? Drop your opinions in the comments; I'd love to hear if you're for or against this trend!
