Valkyries’ forward Janelle Salaün has been named to the WNBA all-rookie team, the league announced today. Salaün joins rookie of the year Paige Bueckers, Washington’s Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen and Seattle’s Dominique Malonga on the all-rookie team. “Janelle had an exceptional rookie season, and this recognition is well-deserved,” said Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase in a statement. Salaün joins teammate Veronica Burton and coach Natalie Nakase as members of the Valkyries to win awards this season. Salaün and Malonga became the first-ever French-born players to be named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team.