Taipei: Kaitlyn Chen, the first Taiwanese-American player ever drafted into the WNBA, held her inaugural basketball camp in Taipei on Tuesday, urging local youth players to embrace creativity on the court. According to Focus Taiwan, Chen advised young female athletes to work hard, focus on small details, and enjoy the game by being creative. She emphasized the importance of expanding one's skills and not limiting oneself to a single aspect of the game. Chen recently completed her rookie season with the WNBA's expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries, in 2025. The 24-year-old guard, who was selected by the Valkyries in the third round of the 2025 draft, mentored around 60 young players during what was her first visit to Taiwan in nearly ten years. Chen, born to Taiwanese parents and raised in California, gained prominence at Princeton University, leading the Tigers to three Ivy League championships and earning the title of Ivy League tournament most outstanding player (MOP) three times. In 2023, she w as named Ivy League Player of the Year. After transferring to the University of Connecticut, Chen concluded her collegiate career with 1,553 points and 494 assists. She ended her final season by helping the Huskies win the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, becoming the first player of Taiwanese descent to win an NCAA Division I title. In 2025, Chen transitioned to professional basketball, appearing in 24 regular-season games for the Valkyries. In her debut season, she averaged 10.3 minutes per game, contributing 2.0 points, 1.0 assist, and 0.9 rebounds per contest. When asked about representing Taiwan in international competition, Chen did not rule out the possibility but emphasized her current focus on professional development. She expressed openness to future opportunities to represent Taiwan but is currently dedicated to improving her game.