Valkyries turn back to Ballhalla after FIBA World Cup break

Nakase's club already locked up a playoff berth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read

RT @valkyries: The #FIBAWWC that was. 🇫🇷🇮🇹🇯🇵🇦🇺🇺🇸 Back to Ballhalla 🔜. https://t.co/dZcUNytnvx Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Golden State is shifting out of the FIBA Women's World Cup window and back toward Ballhalla. The club's signoff referenced France, Italy, Japan, Australia and the United States as attention swings back to WNBA play.

Why it matters: The shift matters because attention returns to a Golden State team that already clinched a playoff berth during Natalie Nakase's 10-2 August run. With the World Cup window closing, the next issue is how quickly the Valkyries settle back into late-season rhythm.

By the numbers: Golden State clinched a playoff berth during a 10-2 August stretch under Nakase, who was named WNBA Coach of the Month on Sept. 8.

What to watch: Watch for the Valkyries' next Ballhalla date and how the club folds its international contingent back into its regular flow.

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