The Seattle Storm took Dominique Malonga as the second overall pick to build around the French star. Although she had a slow start to the season, her development was astonishing, earning her a spot on the All-Rookie First Team.
In the regular season, Malonga also created franchise history with a rare double-double feat as the team was fighting for a playoff spot. After an impressive rookie season, she will be in action again, competing in the Turkish League and further developing her skills.
Dominique Malonga To Play In Turkish League
As the WNBA season comes to a close, many superstars transition to European leagues to hone their skills, pursue titles, and earn additional income. The 19-year-old forward will also spend her offseason working on her skills in the competitive Turkish League.
The League has many WNBA stars on its line-ups, some notable names include Emma Meesseman, Jonquel Jones, Gabby Williams, Kayla McBride, and Julie Allemand. Malonga will play in the Fenerbahce team, which recently won back-to-back EuroCup and multiple Turkish League Cups.
In the WNBA, the star had a record-setting season. Making her first playoff appearance, Malonga set a record as the youngest player with double-double stats, highlighting her capability against a top team like the Las Vegas Aces.
Dominique Malonga Fenerbahçe Opet’te! 💛💙✍️
— Fenerbahçe Opet (@fbkadinbasket) July 17, 2025
Fenerbahçe Opet Kadın Basketbol Takımımız, geleceğin en özel oyuncuları arasında gösterilen Fransız genç yetenek Dominique Malonga (1.98 – 2005) ile 2+1 yıllık anlaşmaya varmıştır.
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Now, Fenerbahce will shape her as a tough player and instill a winning mentality in her. It will be interesting to see how the Storm will use her in her sophomore season, with multiple players already out of contract and a talented French star, seen as the centrepiece of their future plans.
Dominique Malonga Could Lead Seattle Storm To Glory
In the early games, Head Coach Quinn imposed time restrictions on the 2025 rookie, allowing her to learn from the bench and develop for the WNBA level of gameplay. Slowly, as her involvement improved, the star began putting up steady performances with multiple double-figure scores.
However, her participation gradually improved, and the star began posting consistent scores, with several in double figures.
The 6-foot-6 forward was a force to be reckoned with near the rim, flaunting her blocking and rebounding skills. Furthermore, her rookie year as a Storm player demonstrated her ability to learn, adapt, and grow.
Ticking over at almost nine minutes for the Storm squad, she scored 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game on the bench at 55.1% field goal percentage. With increased efficiency and defensive capabilities, it will be only a matter of time before the young player takes the championship unit back to the top.