Having traveled to the USA for a series of trials with the Connecticut Sun, Diaby Kariata, nicknamed "KD," successfully met the expectations of the coaching staff and club management.

Thus, following in the footsteps of Christelle N'Garsanet, Kariata Diaby, 29, becomes the second Ivorian player to join the WNBA. She was named MVP of the 2025 French Women's Championship, with an average of 14.3 points, 7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. The center will wear jersey number 23.

As a reminder, the WNBA season officially kicks off this Friday, May 16. Several talented players, including Diamond DeShields, Yvonne Anderson, and Nigerian star Amy Okonkwo, have been released by the club.

The Ivorian Basketball Federation (FIBB) sends its best wishes to the new ambassador of Ivorian talent, a true product of local training, as she embarks on this new high-level adventure.