Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/02/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | San Marino, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Kaitlyn Chen
17/10/2026
Kaitlyn Chen and the Golden State Valkyries were preparing to open the 2026 WNBA Finals, with Chen described as the team's go-to bench guard and spark plug. She has shot about 43 percent from three-point range across the 2026 regular season and playoffs.
12/04/2026
The Golden State Valkyries signed Kaitlyn Chen to a new contract, keeping the guard on the roster after her 2025 rookie season. The deal came after she had been waived in May 2025 and later re-signed with the team.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kaitlyn Chen is an American professional basketball guard who plays for the Golden State Valkyries of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball at Princeton University and the University of Connecticut (UConn), where she won the 2025 NCAA Division I national championship. She re-signed with the Golden State Valkyries on April 12, 2026, and has since become a key bench guard for the team during its 2026 season and playoff run. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
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| Position | Guard |
| Shooting Hand | Right |
| Jersey Number | 2 (Golden State Valkyries) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Flintridge Preparatory School, La Cañada Flintridge, California |
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| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology, Princeton University (graduated May 2024) |
| Master's Degree | Sport management, University of Connecticut (in progress as of the 2024-25 season) |
Personal Life
| Heritage | Taiwanese American |
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Family
| Parents | Sandy Shien and Yeh-Ching Chen |
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| Siblings | One sister, Rebecca |
Career
| Early Career | Played four seasons of Ivy League basketball at Princeton University (2021-2024), earning two First Team All-Ivy selections and three Ivy League Tournament Most Outstanding Player awards |
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| College Transfer | Transferred to UConn for the 2024-25 season, started all 40 games and was part of the 2025 NCAA national championship team |
| WNBA Draft | Selected 30th overall in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Golden State Valkyries |
| WNBA Debut | Made her regular season debut for the Golden State Valkyries on June 22, 2025 |
| Other Professional Play | Signed with the 3x3 Basketball Association during the 2025 offseason and joined Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball for its winter season |
| Contract Renewal | Signed a new contract with the Golden State Valkyries on April 12, 2026 |
| 2026 Season | Included on the Golden State Valkyries' final 2026 WNBA roster and became a go-to bench guard during the 2026 season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was the first person of Taiwanese descent to win a women's college basketball championship. | |
| 2. She was the first person of Taiwanese descent to be drafted by a WNBA team. | |
| 3. She was the first person of Taiwanese descent to appear in a WNBA preseason game. | |
| 4. She set school records for career points, rebounds and assists at Flintridge Preparatory School. | |
| 5. She was waived by the Golden State Valkyries in May 2025 and later re-signed with the team. |
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