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Dominique Malonga Selected No. 2 Overall by Seattle Storm in 2025 WNBA Draft

The 19-year-old French basketball phenom transitions to the WNBA after historic achievements in Europe and the Olympics.

Overview

  • Dominique Malonga was drafted second overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2025 WNBA Draft, marking a major milestone in her career.
  • At just 19 years old, Malonga already boasts professional experience with Lyon ASVEL Féminin and an Olympic silver medal with France in 2024.
  • She made history in October 2024 as the first French woman to dunk in an official EuroCup Women game, showcasing her athleticism and skill.
  • Malonga averaged a double-double during the 2024-25 season in France, with 15.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.
  • Her basketball journey has been shaped by her parents’ athletic legacy, with her mother and father both former professional players from Cameroon and the Republic of Congo, respectively.

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