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Won't return Sunday Rupert won't return to Sunday's game against Atlanta due to the league's concussion protocol, Matt Lively of CBS News Bay Area reports.

Impact Rupert headed to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's matchup, and she was ruled out midway through the fourth period. It's not yet clear whether she'll be able to suit up Tuesday against Phoenix, but Temi Fagbenle and Laeticia Amihere are candidates for increased roles if Rupert is ruled out.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Rupert went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Dream due to an apparent face injury, Matt Lively of CBS News Bay Area reports.

Impact Rupert sustained her injury while going for a rebound in the third quarter, and she immediately went to the locker room. Prior to her exit, she had recorded three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and a block in 12 minutes. It's not yet clear whether she'll be able to return, but if she remains sidelined, Temi Fagbenle and Laeticia Amihere could see some additional run.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points off bench Rupert registered 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes during Friday's 90-59 win over the Sky.

Impact Rupert was very effective from the field, including making all four three-pointer attempts. She has scored at least 10 points in five of the past eight appearances, and she is averaging 9.4 points per game during the span.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zandalasini scores career-high 20, Valkyries beat Sky 90-59 for 4th straight win

Cecilia Zandalasini scored a career-high 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, and the expansion Golden State Valkyries beat the Chicago Sky 90-59 on Friday night for their franchise-reco...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles badly off bench Rupert accumulated three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 88-83 win over the Mystics.

Impact Rupert couldn't find her shot from behind the three-point line, and she also spent the night in foul trouble. The good news is that she had a plus-9 rating, which was second-best on the team. She had 10 points last time out, but she has scored four or fewer points in three of the past four appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each score 17 points as the Valkyries beat the Sun 74-57

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each scored 17 points, Janelle Salaun added 16 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Connecticut Sun 74-57

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Mabrey leads Connecticut against Golden State after 22-point game

Connecticut visits the Golden State Valkyries after Marina Mabrey scored 22 points in the Sun's 94-86 loss to the Las Vegas Aces

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Rupert will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Rupert had started two of the Valkyries' last three games as the team tended to injuries, but she'll come off the bench Wednesday with the team nearly at full health. Since being activated July 17, Rupert is averaging 10.7 points and 4.8 rebounds over 22.3 minutes per game.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Sunday's start Rupert racked up 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during Sunday's 101-77 loss to the Aces.

Impact Rupert slid back into the starting lineup in place of Kate Martin, who struggled last time out in her chance to start. Rupert was sharp from distance, and perfect from the free-throw line, and her 17 points were a team best. Rupert is averaging 14.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals across the past three games, and she has at least made at least three three-pointers in each of those outings.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Rupert will start in Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact The 24-year-old center will join the starting five on Sunday, pushing Kate Martin back to the second unit. Over five appearances (one start) since being activated by Golden State on July 17, Rupert has averaged 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 22.2 minutes per game.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Responds well coming off bench Rupert finished Friday's 73-66 victory over the Sky with 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), one rebound and one steal across 24 minutes.

Impact Rupert was moved from the starting lineup to a bench role, replaced by Kate Martin. While the latter struggled mightily, especially from distance, Rupert had another good shooting night, including the four made three-pointers. Rupert has scored at least 11 points in three of her past four outings.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veronica Burton scores 18 points and the Valkyries beat the Sky 73-66 for 3rd straight victory

Veronica Burton had 18 points, Janelle Salaun had 16 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the short-handed Chicago Sky 73-66 for their third straight victory

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Bench role Friday Rupert will come off the bench during Friday's game against the Sky, Nathan Canilao of Bay Area News Group reports.

Impact After starting during Thursday's game against the Mystics with Monique Billings (ankle) on the mend, Rupert will be in the second unit against Chicago. In three games in a bench role this season, Rupert has averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 44.4 percent from the floor and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

It only took Iliana Rupert four games to reward Valkyries' unwavering patience Iliana Rupert didn’t join the Valkyries to start the season. Now, she is there, giving the team big minutes.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Scores 11 points in start Rupert racked up 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 68-67 win over the Mystics.

Impact Rupert made her first start of the season with Monique Billings (ankle) nursing an injury. Rupert misfired on her two shots from inside the arc, but she was very respectable from distance, while posting setting a new career high in rebounds, while tying a career best in steals.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kate Martin and Veronica Burton help the Valkyries hold off the Mystics 68-67

Kate Martin scored 14 points, Veronica Burton had 10 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the Washington Mystics 68-67

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Will start vs. Washington Rupert will be in the starting lineup during Thursday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Rupert will be a starter for the first time during the 2025 campaign. She gets the nod with Monique Billings (ankle) on the mend. Rupert has played only three games this season, averaging 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from three-point range.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in win Rupert provided zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 77-75 win over the Dream.

Impact After playing well in two previous outings, Rupert couldn't get anything to fall offensively Tuesday. Monique Billins suffered an ankle issue, however, meaning more minutes could be headed Rupert's way. Through three games, she's averaging 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 17.7 minutes per game.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Golden State in blowout loss Rupert recorded 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 22 minutes in Sunday's 95-64 loss to the Sun.

Impact Rupert led the Valkyries in points and knocked down a team-high-tying three three-pointers. The 24-year-old center has made at least two triples in each of her two appearances since being activated July 17. During those two games, she has totaled 22 points and nine rebounds over 37 minutes.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated by Golden State The Valkyries activated Rupert on Thursday.

Impact Following her overseas commitment, Rupert will be available to suit up for the Valkyries after the All-Star break. Rupert played 20 regular-season games for the Dream in 2023, averaging 1.8 points and 2.0 rebounds across 7.9 minutes per game. She's likely to have a depth role in Golden State.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Valkyries waive Stephanie Talbot to make room for center Iliana Rupert The Golden State Valkyries had a choice to make with the imminent arrival of French center Iliana Ru...

JULY 15, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Not on Golden State roster Rupert is not listed on Golden State's final roster for 2025.

Impact Rupert played in 20 regular-season games for the Dream in 2023, averaging 1.8 points and 2.0 rebounds across 7.9 minutes per game. She opted to sit out for the 2024 WNBA season to prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, however. Now a free agent, Rupert will seek opportunities elsewhere.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Golden State Valkyries select Iliana Rupert with first pick in WNBA expansion draft SAN FRANCISCO - The Bay Area’s new WNBA team made Iliana Rupert its first player selected in the 202...

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Zandalasini scores career-high 20, Valkyries beat Sky 90-59 for 4th straight win

Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini each score 17 points as the Valkyries beat the Sun 74-57

Mabrey leads Connecticut against Golden State after 22-point game

Veronica Burton scores 18 points and the Valkyries beat the Sky 73-66 for 3rd straight victory

Kate Martin and Veronica Burton help the Valkyries hold off the Mystics 68-67