 Ayayi in 2013 | |
| No. 11–USK Praha | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | CWBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 29 April 1994 Bordeaux, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 152 lb (69 kg) |
| Career information | |
| WNBA draft | 2016: undrafted |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Medals | |
Valeriane Ayayi (born 29 April 1994) is a French professional basketball player for USK Praha. [1] She previously played for the San Antonio Stars of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Three of her siblings, all of whom are younger, play basketball: Joël played college basketball in the United States at Gonzaga University Professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers summer league, currently on a 2-way deal with the Washington Wizards and has represented France at youth level, [2] [3] Gérald has played in France's third division as an amateur and was reportedly considering playing US college basketball, and Gérald has a twin sister who also plays the sport. [4] She is of Beninese descent. [5]
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