Valkyries' Justė Jocytė debuts in rout over Sun
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San Francisco — The Golden State Valkyries debuted their 2025 first-round pick Justė Jocytė on Monday at Chase Center, and she recorded five points and two assists in a 97-70 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Jocytė, drafted No. 5 overall in 2025, had spent 13 months developing overseas with Lithuania and Uni Girona CB before joining the team.
The win featured Gabby Williams’ 15 points, Veronica Burton’s 11 points and six assists, and balanced scoring from veterans and newcomers; Ashten Prechtel also made her WNBA debut and Kaitlyn Chen scored 10. This week the Valkyries will continue integrating Jocytė into the rotation as she gains familiarity with the playbook following her first full practice on Sunday.
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Timeline
- 1. 2025: Golden State selects Justė Jocytė No. 5 overall in the WNBA draft.
- 2. Jocytė spends 13 months overseas with the Lithuanian national team and Uni Girona CB.
- 3. Less than a week after arriving in the Bay, she completed a full practice on Sunday.
- 4. Monday: Jocytė was available and debuted as the Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 97-70 at Chase Center.
- 5. Postgame: Jocytė logged five points and two assists in five minutes; team evaluates rotation integration.
Why it matters
Justė Jocytė's debut is a big deal for Valkyries fans. She's a promising young talent, fresh from overseas. Her performance could shake up the team's dynamics. Keep an eye on how she integrates into the rotation this week.
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