2026 WNBA Draft: Golden State Valkyries acquire TCU F Marta Suarez, the No. 16 overall pick, from Seattle Storm

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Marta Suarez of the Golden State Valkyries poses for a photo during the 2026 WNBA Draft on April 13, 2026 at The Shed in New York, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images With the first pick in the second round of the 2026 WNBA Draft Monday evening, the Seattle Storm selected TCU forward and All-Big 12 First Team honoree Marta Suarez.

Suarez, who was selected with the No. 16 overall pick and then traded to the Golden State Valkyries in a deal involving No. 8 overall pick Flau’jae Johnson, averaged 17.

1 points, 7. 4 rebounds and 2. 3 assists during her lone season with the Horned Frogs.

The Spanish forward, who previously played at California before transferring to TCU, helped lead the team to a 32-6 overall record. Marta Suárez with some words on the Bay, her new bestie Vi, and becoming a Golden State Valkyrie, a 🧵. @CarMax | Golden State Valkyries Draft pic.