Iliana Rupert is a French center for the expansion Golden State Valkyries, a skilled post player with size and a high basketball IQ who was a first-round WNBA draft pick. Selected 12th overall in the 2021 draft, the 24-year-old stands 193 cm tall and weighs 85 kg, wearing number 12. Before joining the Valkyries, she developed her game in France with Bourges Basket, winning multiple French league titles and establishing herself as a core player for the French national team. Rupert's game is built on fundamentals: excellent footwork in the post, a reliable hook shot, and smart passing from the high post. Her main honors include French League championships and EuroLeague Women appearances. As a key building block for the new Valkyries franchise, Rupert represents a foundational piece with the skill and maturity to anchor both the defense and offense for years to come.