For many WNBA players, playing overseas basketball isn’t just on offseason whim, but a necessity to keep their game sharp for the next WNBA season and earn extra income.
The income side of things may be resolved after ongoing CBA negotiations may result in increased player pay, but the other side of overseas basketball is the opportunity for a new experience, in a new place, with a new style of play.
Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen will take on her overseas journey for the first time in her professional career this offseason with USK Praha of the Czech Women’s Basketball League, a subsection of FIBA EuroLeague. USK Praha is one of the most prestigious teams in the league and the defending Czech Women’s Basketball League champions.