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Valkyries Rookie Jocytė Navigates Trade Rumors
5 Aug
Summary
- Rookie Justė Jocytė remained with the Valkyries after the trade deadline.
- She is developing as a lead ballhandler in practice sessions.
- Jocytė seeks to improve communication and court intensity.
Rookie Justė Jocytė has remained with the Golden State Valkyries following the recent WNBA trade deadline, navigating the speculation surrounding her future with the team. Despite the rumors, Jocytė is focused on her development, particularly in transitioning to a lead ballhandling role.
She has been participating in practice sessions with the Valkyries' "stay ready" group, running the offense in scrimmages. Jocytė's current priorities include enhancing her on-court communication and increasing her intensity, especially on defense, while mastering the team's playbook and adjusting to the WNBA's pace.
Having played limited minutes this season, averaging 6.4 per game across nine appearances, Jocytė acknowledges the challenges of her current role. She draws support from teammates and veteran Tiffany Hayes as she works on her game and maintains a day-by-day approach to her development.
