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- calendar_today November 3, 2026
Mississauga’s Laeticia Amihere Claims WNBA Championship
Laeticia Amihere, a basketball player born in Mississauga, has made history by becoming only the second Canadian to win a WNBA championship. This milestone came as the Golden State Valkyries secured the title with a win over the Atlanta Dream in a hard-fought Game 7 over the weekend.
Golden State Valkyries Capture First WNBA Title
The Golden State Valkyries, now the youngest franchise to win the WNBA championship, clinched the trophy in just their second season. Their 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream capped off a gripping WNBA finals series. Amihere was one of twelve players who contributed to the Valkyries’ first WNBA title.
Laeticia Amihere’s Basketball Journey
Amihere began her basketball career in Mississauga, attending King’s Christian Collegiate before moving to the United States for collegiate play. She represented South Carolina in the NCAA and has played for Canada on international stages, including the 2021 Americup, the FIBA World Cup, and both the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games. At just 15, Amihere became the first Canadian woman to make a dunk.
Path to the Valkyries
Drafted eighth overall in 2023, Amihere played one season with the Atlanta Dream, averaging 2.7 points per game. In 2024, she played a season in Australia with the Perth Lynx before joining the Valkyries in the spring on a waiver claim. During the 2026 WNBA season, she averaged 11.7 minutes, contributing 3.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 0.5 steals per game.
A Place in Canadian Basketball History
Amihere’s achievement marks her as only the second Canadian WNBA champion, following in the footsteps of Tammy Sutton-Brown, who last won in 2012 with the Indiana Fever. Amihere’s victory adds to her distinguished career representing Canadian basketball at the highest levels.
Toronto Tempo’s Season
Meanwhile, Canada’s WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, did not qualify for the playoffs after an injury-ridden season. They finished 13th in the league, recording 11 wins and 37 losses.
Source: nowtoronto.com.
