Mon, November 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTC · 1 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Caroline Fenton · Cassandra Negley Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women's basketball writer Cassandra Negley break down the Golden State Valkyries' historic 2026 WNBA championship and the key factors that fueled their title run. They highlight the team culture that set the foundation for success, Natalie Nakase's ability to make critical adjustments, Gabby Williams' star power and Kiah Stokes' defensive impact in slowing down Angel Reese.
Plus - the biggest questions the Atlanta Dream face after coming up one win short of a championship. What does Angel Reese need to develop to take her game to the next level? How can the team build on its Finals run, and how will moving to State Farm Arena give the Dream a competitive edge? All that and more!
01:11 - What was the scene at WNBA Finals Game 7?
12:33 - How culture fueled the Golden State Valkyries' championship
21:10 - How second-year head coach Natalie Nakase fueled the Golden State Valkyries' championship
28:50 - What have we learned about the Golden State Valkyries throughout this Finals series?
32:50 - How did Gabby Williams stand out in the Valkyries' championship run?
38:55 - Where do Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream go from here?
51:21 - What did this Finals series do for the WNBA?
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