The early hours of the WNBA Draft in New York were unforgettable for Spanish basketball. Awa Fam, just 19 years old and developed at L'Alqueria del Basket, was chosen at number 3 by Seattle Storm. This selection places her as the highest-drafted Spanish player in Draft history, surpassing any previous reference and matching Pau Gasol's achievement in the NBA.

The night highlighted Spanish talent with the selection of Iyana Martín at number 7 by Portland Fire, and the presence of other players like Marta Suárez. This fact underscores that Spain has established itself as a hotbed of talent in global women's basketball, capable of producing and exporting immediate impact players.

Valencia Basket has been key in Awa Fam's career. Since her arrival at 13 years old from Santa Pola, the club and L'Alqueria del Basket have provided an ecosystem for her development. Her evolution has been constant, accumulating titles in lower categories and debuting with the first team as a teenager. Her decision to consolidate in Europe before making the leap across the Atlantic demonstrates a mindset of commitment and consistency.

Awa Fam's trajectory, which includes being an absolute international, European runner-up with Spain, and a key player in national titles with Valencia Basket, makes her jump to the WNBA a logical consequence of her talent and effort. This success is not an anecdote, but a turning point that validates the training model and competitiveness of Spanish basketball, with clubs like Valencia Basket as benchmarks.