Casey Valenti-Paea brings veteran shot-making and edge to Grand Canyon’s backcourt
In the 2024-25 season at Virginia, Casey Valenti-Paea averaged 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game, but her earlier 2023-24 season at Long Beach State showed a much bigger impact: 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. The appeal is two-way toughness, perimeter shooting, and old-school guard grit — she can space the floor, make winning plays, and bring mature backcourt leadership to Grand Canyon. If a team wants a steady, competitive, experienced guard rather than a flashy stat-stuffer, she’s the kind of fit that quietly makes lineups better.
