Ducharme's WNBA Journey: Fighting for Roster Spot

0:00It's April 16th. This is Hartford News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Caroline Ducharm just got her big break after years of battling injuries at Yukon. The Goldenstay Valkyrie signed the six foot two guards to a one-year training camp contract at Minimum Salary. It's non-guaranteed, so she's fighting for one of the final 12 roster spots alongside Texas Tech's Bailey Moppin and Vanderbilt's Enjaca Linga. One in Tanda. This comes after Ducharmay's first full season back in 2025-26, where she played 25 games averaging 7.4 minutes. She was a top recruit, number 5 in the class of 2021, shining as a freshman with 9.8 points in 21 minutes per game, but head injuries and nexpasm sidelined her for nearly two full years. The Valkyrie's GMOHima and Neonin praised their competitiveness and winning mindset. Now all of Yukon's 2025-26 seniors are chasing WMBA dreams.

1:00Ozzy Fud drafted number 1 by Dallas. Sarah Williams traded to Portland. Ducharmay's story shows real grit turning setbacks into shots at the pros. In Goldenstay, she'll link up with former Yukon teammate, Caitlin Chinn, who stuck on the roster last season after being drafted third round. Ex Huskies, Gabby Williams and Kaya Stokes are already there too, giving her familiar faces in the Bay Area camp. Ducharmay's ready to prove she's back, stacking reps and chasing that roster spot as training camp heats up.