April 14, 2025 / 6:36 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco
Golden State Valkyries fans gather at Thrive City to watch WNBA draft
Golden State Valkyries fans gather at Thrive City to watch WNBA draft 02:48
San Francisco basketball fans gathered to watch the WNBA draft as the Golden State Valkyries chose Juste Jocyte with the fifth pick in the first round.
Jocyte joins a Valkyries team that will be coached by Natalie Nakase, who spent the last three years with the Las Vegas Aces as an assistant.
The 6-foot Jocyte showcased her scoring skills with a 22-point effort against Belgium in the EuroBasket qualifiers. She’s a versatile player who can play any guard position and is really effective on the pick-and-roll with a toughness and fundamental skills that are impressive for someone who turns 20 on Nov. 19.
CBS News Bay Area is the official media partner of the Valkyries; more than 30 games will air on KPIX and PIX Plus.
AP News contributed to this report.
Jose FabianJose Fabian is a web producer for CBS Bay Area where he reports on local crime, politics and breaking news. He studied political science and journalism at Sacramento State and was born and raised in Northern California.
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