Kaitlyn Chen

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Kaitlyn Chen has achieved historic milestones in her short professional career, becoming the first person of Taiwanese descent to be drafted by a WNBA team and to play in a league game. Her 2026 season stands out as a triumph of resilience, transforming an undrafted status into a championship ring. She is the first player in Princeton University history to win a WNBA title, breaking a long-standing barrier for the Ivy League program. These achievements highlight her impact as both a trailblazer for Asian-American representation and a leader who brings joy to the game.

AwardsChen won the WNBA Championship in 2026 with the Golden State Valkyries. She is also recognized as the first person of Taiwanese descent to be drafted by a WNBA team and to play in a WNBA game. Additionally, she became the first Princeton Tigers player to win a WNBA Championship.

Honours & Distinctions

WNBA Champion

Women's National Basketball Association·2026

Won the championship with the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural playoff run.

Historic First

WNBA·2025

First person of Taiwanese descent to be drafted by a WNBA team.

Records & Feats

First Taiwanese Descent WNBA Player

Historic First·2025

Became the first person of Taiwanese descent to be drafted by a WNBA team and to play in a WNBA game.

First Princeton Player to Win WNBA Title

Career Milestone·2026

Became the first player in Princeton University program history to win a WNBA Championship.