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Who is Janelle Salaün?
Janelle Illona Salaün is a dynamic 6-ft-2 French forward currently playing in the WNBA for the Golden State Valkyries and professionally for USK Praha in the Czech Women’s Basketball League. Known for her scoring versatility, defensive activity, and quick adaptation to different systems, she made waves in Europe before becoming a trending rookie in the WNBA.
Quick Facts: Janelle Salaün
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Janelle Illona Salaün |
| Born | September 5, 2001 (Age: 23) |
| Hometown | Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Position | Small Forward / Power Forward |
| European Teams | Flammes Carolo (2019–20), Villeneuve-d’Ascq (2020–24), Famila Schio (2024–25), USK Praha (2025–present) |
| WNBA Team | Golden State Valkyries |
| Major Honors (Europe) | Ligue Féminine Champion (2024), Lega Basket Femminile Champion & Finals MVP (2025) |
| National Team Honors | Olympic Silver Medal (2024), U17 World Cup Silver (2018), U16 European Champion (2018), European Challengers MVP (2021) |
| 2025 WNBA Stats | 9.8 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.1 APG over 17 games |
| Notable Recognition | Named to ESPN’s “WNBA 25 Under 25” list |
| Reputation | Versatile three-level scorer, high basketball IQ, elite spacing forward |
| Social Media | Not publicly listed |
Early Life & European Career
Born on September 5, 2001, in Paris, France, Salaün began her pro career in 2019 with Flammes Carolo, then moved to Villeneuve-d’Ascq (2020–2024) where she led her team to the EuroLeague finals and won the French league championship in the 2023–24 season. For the 2024–25 season, she joined Famila Schio in Italy and was named Finals MVP, averaging 13.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, while shooting 41.2% from three-point range. She has signed with USK Praha for the 2025–26 season.
National Team Career
Salaün earned a gold medal with France’s U16 team at the 2018 European Championship, and a silver medal at the 2018 U17 World Cup. In 2021, she stood out at the European Challengers tournament, averaging 17.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and earning MVP honors. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she started in all six games, helping France win the silver medal, averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds per game.
WNBA Career
Salaün joined the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural season, skipping training camp to finish her European season—but still made an immediate impact. She’s earned recognition as one of the “WNBA 25 Under 25” rising stars. As of mid-2025, she’s averaged 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over 17 games. Her smooth transition and early production have drawn praise from coaches and fans alike
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