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This episode highlights Iliana Rupert, our talented French center, rocking jersey #12, the same number her father wore. Not only has this player one WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces, she also represented France at EuroBasket this past summer as well as in the Olympics in 2024.

Tune in to learn why she's the best. On t'aime Iliana Rupert! 🇫🇷🏀💜

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🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-hooper.

🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-hooper.

Follow along for more episodes, courtside convos, and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for. We’re all in for our players—and we stand with the WNBPA (Women’s National Basketball Players Association) in their fight for a stronger Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the higher salaries they deserve!

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This episode highlights Cecilia Zandalasini, our incredible Italian player, sporting jersey #24. During this season she stepped away for a few games to return to Europe where she won a bronze medal in Eurobasket with her Italian team. Though she's fought some injuries this season, she was recently reactivated just in time for our last two regular season games. We love her 3 point shot and her plus/minus keeps going up!

Tune in to learn why she's the best. Ti vogliamo bene, Cecilia Zandalasini! 🇮🇹🏀💜

FORZA LE VIOLETTE!!!!

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Thanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.

🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-hooper.

🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-hooper.

Follow along for more episodes, courtside convos, and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for. We’re all in for our players—and we stand with the WNBPA (Women’s National Basketball Players Association) in their fight for a stronger Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the higher salaries they deserve!

PAY THE PLAYERS.

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This episode highlights Janelle Salaün, one of the Valkyries’ French stars, sporting jersey #13. She has played on the French National Team and recently in Eurobasket. Though she is a rookie in the WNBA, she is making quite the name for herself because her game is tough!

And....learn how to pronounce her last name correctly (because few are!).

Tune in to learn why she's the best. On aime Janelle Salaün! 🏀🇫🇷💜

ALLEZ LES VIOLETTES!

These are the headlines referenced in the episode during the “Cognate Extrapolate” game:

1. Janelle Salaün et Carla Leite brillent avec les Golden State Valkyries en WNBA
2. Il Famila Wuber annuncia la francese Janelle Salaün. Ha chiuso la passata stagione a 14,5 punti e 5,5 rimbalzi…
3. 3 choses à savoir sur Janelle Salaün, la Française qui cartonne à l'Eurobasket 2025
4. Lega Basket femminile: Janelle Salaun si è aggiudicata ieri il premio di MVP delle Finali Scudetto 🏆 Il segreto? Lo spiega lei, con grandissima umiltà: PLAY SIMPLE✌️
5. “Janelle Salaün (seize points) et les Valkyries tombent sur une immense A’Ja Wilson”
6. “Janelle Salaün le da el pase perfecto a Kaila Charles para que termine la jugada… Es como si se hubiera activado un interruptor desde el último partido contra Dallas y eso ha hecho que todos jueguen mejor.”- Reddit, by JKCdue

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Thanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and not affiliated with the WNBA, the Golden State Valkyries, or any official organization.

🎙 Co-Hosted by Raina Mast — multimedia artist, educator, musician, and of course...ex-hooper.

🎙 Co-hosted by Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely — meditation and PE teacher, writer, founder of Big Belly Breathing, and of course...ex-hooper.

Follow along for more episodes, courtside convos, and community love as we celebrate the Golden State Valkyries and everything they stand for. We’re all in for our players—and we stand with the WNBPA (Women’s National Basketball Players Association) in their fight for a stronger Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the higher salaries they deserve!

PAY THE PLAYERS.

💜 Follow us on Instagram & don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if this brought some lavender joy to your day!