League: WNBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Valkyries player Juste Jocyte requests to leave after Nakase fallout

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Valkyries player Juste Jocyte requests to leave after Nakase fallout

Summary

Juste Jocyte has requested to leave the Valkyries after expressing dissatisfaction with her role in the team’s championship season. Jocyte, who felt sidelined and unheard by coach Natalie Nakase, voiced her frustrations in a recent interview. She stated that while she is happy for the team’s success, she felt her contributions were minimal and criticized the lack of communication regarding her position. Jocyte has informed general manager Ohemaa Nyanin of her decision to part ways with the Valkyries as she seeks a larger role elsewhere.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Juste Jocyte requests to leave the Valkyries after championship season
•Felt sidelined and disconnected from the team
•Criticized coach Natalie Nakase for lack of communication
•Jocyte has informed GM Ohemaa Nyanin of her decision
•Valkyries won the WNBA championship in year two

Latest Updates

2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Valkyries star requests to leave after Natalie Nakase fallout

What they're saying

"
Winning a WNBA championship doesn’t seem to have gone down well with everyone. The Valkyries blindsided the league by hoisting the WNBA championship in year two, with Natalie Nakase getting all the flowers for keeping that locker room completely locked in.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

WNBA Basketball