Roig Arena warmly welcomes Valencian player after successful WNBA draft

The 'taronja' fans showed their support for the athlete upon her return to the court, days after being selected in the WNBA draft.

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The Roig Arena warmly welcomed a Valencian player on Sunday, April 19, following her triumph in the WNBA draft, during a Liga F Endesa match.

The Valencian player reunited with the 'taronja' fans at the Roig Arena, days after being selected as the 3rd pick in the WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm. She was the main focus of attention in the penultimate match of the Liga Regular de la Liga F Endesa against Durán Maquinaria Ensino. However, this reunion had a bitter end due to the team's defeat.
During the 18 minutes she was on court, the player scored 6 points, with 1 of 3 on two-point shots and 4 of 6 on free throws. Additionally, she grabbed 7 rebounds and finished with a performance rating of 5.

"We are all very happy and proud in the club that she has the recognition she deserves, that she is a global reference. It is a source of pride for l'Alqueria del Basket. Since Thursday, she has been training normally with the team."

the team's coach
The fans gave the player a standing ovation before the game, when she was introduced by megaphone along with her teammates. At the end of the match, she signed autographs and greeted the fans, showing her gratitude for the support received.