AP names Golden State Valkyries Natalie Nakase Coach of Year, Veronica Burton Most Improved Player

It's a family affair! Golden State Warriors Natalie Nakase was named AP Coach of the Year and Veronica Burton was awarded Most Improved Player.

Three Valkyries — including Nakase — honored in WNBA awards

Golden State’s trio of honorees will lead them into the playoffs, where they’ll face the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in a first-round series that begins Sunday

Golden State Valkyries Predicted to Win Two Major WNBA Awards

Together, Nakase and Hammon won back-to-back WNBA championships in 2022-23 with some dominant Aces squads. When the opportunity to coach the Valkyries in their debut season arrived, Nakase jumped at the chance and has made the most of it.

Golden State Valkyries raising flag throughout Bay Area ahead of team’s first playoffs

The Golden State Valkyries are heading to the WNBA first-round playoffs in their inaugural season and are waving their flag throughout the Bay Area as fan excitement builds for sports history. Over the next several days,
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Three Valkyries — including their coach — honored in WNBA awards

The first-time head coach was hired last year by Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin and has created a culture of collective effort that uplifts that defense. The Valkyries have also embraced the three-point revolution under Nakase, 45, as they lead the league with 29.9 3-pointers attempted and 9.7 made 3s per game.
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