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Valkyries' Justė Jocytė debuts in rout over Sun

PUBLISHED May 25, 2026, 11:13 PM ET

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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.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2025: Golden State selects Justė Jocytė No. 5 overall in the WNBA draft.
Jocytė spends 13 months overseas with the Lithuanian national team and Uni Girona CB.
Less than a week after arriving in the Bay, she completed a full practice on Sunday.
Monday: Jocytė was available and debuted as the Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 97-70 at Chase Center.
Postgame: Jocytė logged five points and two assists in five minutes; team evaluates rotation integration.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The Golden State Valkyries benefited from immediate roster reinforcement, added offensive creation, and increased fan engagement after Justė Jocytė’s debut and the 97-70 victory.

Who Impacted

The Connecticut Sun suffered a 97-70 loss and continued offensive struggles in their final Northeast-season outings while preparing logistics for a future move.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 4
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 4
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Golden State Valkyries benefited from immediate roster reinforcement, added offensive creation, and increased fan engagement after Justė Jocytė’s debut and the 97-70 victory.

Who Impacted

The Connecticut Sun suffered a 97-70 loss and continued offensive struggles in their final Northeast-season outings while preparing logistics for a future move.