Pauline Astier Signs with New York Liberty and Reaches Czech Championship Final with Prague

It is now almost confirmed for Pauline Astier (5’10 », 24 years old). The French point guard is set to discover the WNBA with the New York Liberty, according to multiple consistent sources, while she has simultaneously qualified for the Czech championship final with USK Prague.

I’ve got an update on this! A source familiar with the situation confirms to @TheIXSports that the New York Liberty have signed Pauline Astier.

NYL signs her on a one year $270K rookie minimum. https://t.co/z86ZphdCVP

— Jackie Powell (she/her) (@ClassicJpow) April 13, 2026

Pauline Astier Heads to New York

According to Jackie Powell, Pauline Astier has signed with the New York Liberty on a one-year deal at the rookie minimum salary ($270,000). While the official announcement is still pending, the player from Tarbes was expected to make her decision over the weekend, as we had previously reported. After the Czech final, she will take a major step in her career by joining the best league in the world.

At 24 years old, the former Bourges player is preparing for her first WNBA experience, following a strong EuroLeague season with Prague (averaging 10 points and 5.4 assists).

She will notably join Marine Johannès (5’10 », 31 years old), already established with the New York franchise.

A Final Qualification to Top It Off

While wrapping up her future, Pauline Astier was fully committed to the Czech championship semifinals. And her team left no doubt.

USK Prague secured their place in the final with a dominant win over KP Brno (107-77), claiming their third victory in the series.

In that game, the French guard scored 6 points as part of a dominant team effort led by Valeriane Ayayi (16 points) and Janelle Salaün (12 points).

With this victory, Prague advances to the Czech championship final, continuing to pile up impressive offensive performances this season.

A New Wave of French Players in the WNBA

With this signing, Pauline Astier joins the current trend of French players making their mark in the WNBA.

She could also share the court with several fellow French players, including Janelle Salaün (Golden State Valkyries), Iliana Rupert, and Gabby Williams.

A major new milestone for the point guard who came through the Tango Bourges Basket academy, further confirming her rise on the international stage.