Kyara Linskens is a Belgian professional basketball player who currently plays center for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA and is a key member of the Belgian national team. Recognized for her dominant post play, rebounding, and leadership, Linskens is a EuroBasket champion, Finals MVP, and a rising star in international basketball.
Early Life and Background
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Full Name: Kyara Linskens
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Date of Birth: November 13, 1996
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Hometown: Bruges, Belgium
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Height: 6’4″ (1.93 m)
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Weight: 209 lbs (95 kg)
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Position: Center
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Jersey Number: #13 (national team and club)
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Early Basketball:
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Began playing professionally in Belgium at age 15 with Basket Hema SKW
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Rose through Europe’s top leagues without attending college in the U.S.
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Professional Career
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Club Teams:
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Basket Hema SKW (2012–2014)
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BC Castors Braine (2014–2016)
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BC Namur-Capitale (2016–2017)
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Basketball Nymburk (Czech Republic, 2017–2018)
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Gorzów Wielkopolski (Poland, 2018–2019)
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Enisey (Russia, 2019–2020)
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Magnolia Basket Campobasso (Italy, 2020–2021)
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Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia, 2021–2022)
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Lattes-Montpellier (France, 2022–2024)
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Dynamo Kursk (Russia, 2024–2025)
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WNBA:
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Golden State Valkyries (2025–present):
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Signed for the 2025 WNBA season
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Adjusting to the WNBA system, showing strong defensive presence and rebounding in preseason games
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International Career
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Belgian National Team:
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EuroBasket Women:
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2017: Bronze medalist
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2021: Bronze medalist
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2023: Champion and Finals MVP (18 points, 15 rebounds vs. Spain)
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Olympics:
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2020 Tokyo
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2024 Paris
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FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers:
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Leading performer for Belgium
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Recent International Stats:
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EuroBasket 2023 Final: 18 points, 15 rebounds
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2024 Olympics:
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Sample games:
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21 minutes, 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks
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30 minutes, 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
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26 minutes, 19 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
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17 minutes, 6 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
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24 minutes, 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
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23 minutes, 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
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Achievements & Honors
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EuroBasket Women champion (2023)
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EuroBasket Women Finals MVP (2023)
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Two-time EuroBasket bronze medalist (2017, 2021)
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Olympian (2020, 2024)
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Professional player in Belgium, France, Russia, Italy, Poland, and the Czech Republic
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WNBA player (Golden State Valkyries, 2025–present)
Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Elite rebounding and post play
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Defensive presence and shot-blocking
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Clutch performance in big games
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Leadership and team-first mentality
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Style:
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Aggressive, dominant center who excels in the paint
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Brings championship experience and a winning mindset
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FAQs About Kyara Linskens
What position does Kyara Linskens play?
Center
Which team does she play for?
Golden State Valkyries (WNBA); Belgian national team (international)
How old is Kyara Linskens?
28 (born November 13, 1996)
What are her main achievements?
EuroBasket champion and Finals MVP, two-time EuroBasket bronze medalist, Olympian, WNBA player
What is her playing style?
Dominant, physical center with elite rebounding and defense
Conclusion
Kyara Linskens is a respected and accomplished center whose dominant post play, leadership, and international success have made her a key figure in Belgian basketball and a rising star on the global stage.
(Age, statistics, and honors are as of June 2025.)
