Kaitlyn Chen Makes History as First Taiwanese WNBA player 

Lyon Chiang, New York In a landmark moment for Taiwanese basketball, Kaitlyn Chen (陳凱玲), a guard whose parents are both immigrants from Taiwan, was selected in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft by the newly established Golden State Valkyries. Taken with the 30th overall pick, Chen becomes the first Taiwanese-American player ever drafted into the WNBA, marking a proud new chapter for the global Taiwanese sports community. Chen, who was born and raised in San Marino, California, has