Valkyries activate French center Iliana Rupert
Briefly

Iliana Rupert has been activated by the Golden State Valkyries after returning from international duties. Selected in December's expansion draft, she joins as a center alongside Temi Fagbenle and Monique Billings. With two WNBA seasons under her belt, Rupert has averages of 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds. She played alongside Valkyries' rookies Janelle Salaun and Carla Leite on the French national team at EuroBasket, averaging 8.7 points and 4.2 rebounds. The Valkyries are currently struggling, losing five of their last six games and sit half a game behind the Las Vegas Aces.
Golden State selected Iliana Rupert in December's expansion draft, and she will join the Valkyries after fulfilling her international duties. Rupert is a 6-foot-4 stretch five.
Rupert has played two seasons in the WNBA, with averages of 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. She won a championship with Las Vegas in 2022.
Rupert is the third French player on the Valkyries, joining rookies Janelle Salaun and Carla Leite. She averaged 8.7 points and 4.2 rebounds at EuroBasket.
The Valkyries are currently struggling, having lost three straight games and five of their last six, putting them half a game behind the Las Vegas Aces.
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