History of Kaitlyn Chen in Timeline

Kaitlyn Chen is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA. Prior to her professional career, Chen played college basketball at both UConn and Princeton, showcasing her talent at the collegiate level before transitioning to the professional ranks.

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February 22, 2002: Kaitlyn Chen's Birth

On February 22, 2002, Kaitlyn Chen was born. She is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Valkyries of the WNBA.

December 8, 2022: Geno Auriemma expresses interest in Chen

On December 8, 2022, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma first expressed interest in Kaitlyn Chen after she posted 18 points and seven assists in a game against his team.

2022: College Debut and NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2022, Kaitlyn Chen made her college debut. She also scored a season-high 30 points in the Ivy League tournament final against Columbia and was named tournament MOP. She recorded 17 points in the NCAA tournament win against Kentucky. She averaged 10.5 points per game as a sophomore, also leading her team in assists.

December 11, 2023: Career-High Scoring Game

On December 11, 2023, Kaitlyn Chen scored a career-high 31 points in a 61–58 win over Villanova.

2023: Ivy League Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament Performance

In 2023, Kaitlyn Chen led Princeton to the Ivy League tournament title and was named tournament MOP for the second time. During the 2023 NCAA tournament, she posted 22 points in a victory against NC State. She averaged 16.2 points per game and earned Ivy League Player of the Year honors.

2024: Senior Season Achievements

In 2024, Kaitlyn Chen captained the Princeton team, earning its third straight Ivy League tournament title and receiving the MOP award for the third time. She was named first-team All-Ivy League and WBCA All-America honorable mention. In the 2024 NCAA tournament, she scored 17 points. She averaged 15.8 points during the season.

2024: Graduation and Career Stats at Princeton

In 2024, Kaitlyn Chen graduated from Princeton with a degree in medical anthropology. While at Princeton, she accumulated 1,276 points, 313 rebounds and 359 assists, ranking third in career assists and 12th in career points in Princeton women's basketball history. She also received the C. Otto von Kiebusch Sportswoman of the Year Award.

April 6, 2025: NCAA Tournament Final Win

On April 6, 2025, Kaitlyn Chen was part of the UConn team that won the NCAA Tournament Final. She became the first person of Taiwanese descent to win a women’s college basketball championship.

April 15, 2025: WNBA Draft Selection

On April 15, 2025, the Golden State Valkyries selected Kaitlyn Chen during the third round of the WNBA Draft. She became the first person of Taiwanese descent to be drafted by a WNBA team.