Overview

• Dominique Malonga, a 19-year-old French basketball star, was drafted second overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA draft, the highest position ever for a French player.
• Malonga has been compared to Victor Wembanyama for her unique combination of size, mobility, and skill, drawing attention as a transformative talent in women’s basketball.
• Her early career milestones include becoming the first French woman to dunk in an official game and earning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics with the French national team.
• Malonga credits her rapid rise to early recruitment by Tony Parker at age 15 and her decision to prioritize playing time through a strategic loan to Tarbes, which accelerated her development.
• As she transitions to the WNBA, Malonga is focused on adapting to the league's physical and fast-paced style, aiming to make an immediate impact with the Seattle Storm.