Golden State Valkyries 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft Tracker

The Golden State Valkyries 2024 WNBA Expansion Draft Tracker originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Golden State Valkyries finally put together a roster on Friday as the WNBA’s newest team conducted an expansion draft.

The Valkyries formed the first iteration of the first roster in franchise history by selecting an unprotected player from 11 of the 12 WNBA teams. They did not select a player from the Seattle Storm.

First-year general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and new head coach Natalie Nakase have selected players who fit the style of play they want to implement for the 2025 WNBA season.

In addition to the players selected Friday, the Valkyries hold the No. 5, No. 17 and No. 30 overall selections in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

The Valkyries, who unveiled their jerseys on Thursday, will begin their inaugural season on May 16 at Chase Center against Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks.

This is how the Valkyries expansion draft went:

First Pick: Iliana Rupert – Center (selected from Atlanta Dream)

Second selection: Maria Conde – striker (selected by Chicago Sky)

Third Pick: Veronica Burton – Guard (selected by Connecticut Sun)

Fourth Pick: Carla Leite – Guard (selected by Dallas Wings)

Fifth Pick: Temi Fagbenle – Center (selected from Indiana Fever)

Sixth Pick: Kate Martin – Guard (selected from Las Vegas Aces)

Seventh selection: Stephanie Talbot – forward (selected by the Los Angeles Sparks)

Eighth selection: Cecilia Zandalasini – forward (selected by Minnesota Lynx)

Ninth Selection: Kayla Thornton – Forward (selected by New York Liberty)

10th Selection: Monique Billings – Striker (selected by Phoenix Mercury)

11th Selection: No player selected from the Seattle Storm

12th pick: Julie Vanloo – Guard (selected by Washington Mystics)