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Fans Noticed the Same Thing About Kate Martin Before Game Against Caitlin Clark, Fever
Fans Noticed the Same Thing About Kate Martin Before Game Against Caitlin Clark, Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the biggest storylines of Thursday's matchup between the Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries was the reunion of Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark. Advertisement Martin and Clark played together for four years at Iowa and entered the 2024 WNBA draft together. While Clark was selected No. 1 overall, Martin went 18th to the Las Vegas Aces. Naturally, there were plenty of anticipation for the Iowa reunion, especially since it's the first time that the two would meet each other this season. Ahead of the Fever-Valkyries game, there were unsurprisingly plenty of eyes on Martin. However, what got fans talking more about her was the accessory she was wearing prior to the contest. The Valkyries posted a video of Martin's arrival at Chase Center. While the 25-year-old was asked about "Love Island" in the video, fans were quick to notice the ring she was wearing on her left-hand ring finger. Advertisement Obviously, because of the placement of the ring, many wondered about her relationship status. "Wait, a ring?" a commenter wrote, drawing a response from another follower, saying, "noticed that too?!" "Not flashing is the ring during prideeeeee," a social media user added. Another fan asked, "Am I trippin or she wifed up!?" "Ring!?" a surprised supporter remarked. A sixth poster noted, "Casual with a ring on THAT finger. I love it!" "Kate and Claire locked in [rings]," a follower further stated. Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) dribbles against the Las Vegas Yamashita-Imagn Images Martin has been in a relationship with Claire Gransee, who also attended the University of Iowa, for some time now. The two made their relationship public in June 2024, and by the looks of it, their relationship is going strong. Advertisement Whether Martin will answer the fans' questions about her relationship, however, remains to be seen. Related: Fans Are Concerned After Indiana Fever's New Post This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Kate Martin is Trending Before Game Against Caitlin Clark and Fever
Kate Martin is Trending Before Game Against Caitlin Clark and Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a chaotic Tuesday that saw the Indiana Fever win a highly physical and emotional showdown against the Connecticut Sun, Caitlin Clark and company now head to San Francisco to face the Golden State Valkyries. Advertisement Clark and the Fever beat the Sun 88-71, but it was a game filled with drama. Clark got heated with Jacy Sheldon and was subjected to a hard hit by Connecticut guard Marina Mabrey. Sophie Cunningham, meanwhile, got back at Sheldon for her antics with a hard foul. Clark and Mabrey received a technical foul for their involvement in the fiasco, while Sheldon and Cunningham were both ejected as tempers flared up. As the Fever prepare for their next game, though, fans are moving on as well and focusing on what awaits the team. The Indiana faithful couldn't help but talk about the upcoming matchup against the Valkyries due to Clark's connection with the team. As many fans know, Clark's former Iowa Hawkeyes teammate Kate Martin plays for Golden State. Advertisement It is interesting to note that it will be the first meeting between Clark and Martin this 2025 season. Indiana Fever star Catilin Clark and Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Ruszkowski / Eakin Howard - Imagn Images "Anyways, time to let it go and focus on the next two games which are gonna be great. Valkyries is gonna be a nice one Kate Martin and Clark Reunion. And Clark versus the point fraud on Sunday," a commenter wrote. Another one said, "The traditionally wholesome Caitlin Clark/Kate Martin reunion game on Thursday will certainly be a hard right turn from tonight's chaos." "It's the Valkeries, her best bud Kate Martin will be there, non drama team, should be a good game!" a third fan shared, responding to a Fever supporter concerned about Clark following Tuesday's incident. Advertisement A social media user added, "I just wanna see Kate Martin fight on Caitlin Clark's behalf. Yes, they're on opposing teams now, I know. But theoretically, what if it did happen? What would that look like?" "Hope my Valkyries don't treat Clark like some of these other teams. I wouldn't think so since Kate Martin is on the team," a Golden State follower remarked. A sixth poster stated, "Kate you got to let cc win to build up her confidence." Related: Lexie Hull Catches Attention for What She Did After Caitlin Clark Got Decked This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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WNBA Issues Statement on Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Before Fever-Valkyries Game
WNBA Issues Statement on Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Before Fever-Valkyries Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There are two games on the docket in the WNBA for Thursday night, and there's a lot of attention on the late tip-off from the Bay Area. Advertisement The Golden State Valkyries get to host the Indiana Fever at 10 p.m. ET from Chase Center. All eyes are on Caitlin Clark as she looks to lead Indiana to its third straight win since returning from a three-week injury layoff. One of the biggest storylines in the matchup is Clark's reunion with former Iowa teammate Kate Martin, whom she played alongside for four seasons during their time with the Hawkeyes. Even the WNBA had to jump on the hype train, as they issued a statement on the two former Iowa stars ahead of their highly anticipated matchup. "From Iowa to the W 💪Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark meet for the first time in Year 2 as the Fever take on the Valkyries," the league posted on Instagram. Advertisement View the original article to see embedded media. Martin hasn't exactly been the Valkyries' cornerstone superstar, but she's been able to contribute off the bench. In 10 games played this season, the 6-foot guard has averaged 5.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.6 minutes per contest. It has been a much different story for Clark, though, who has further elevated her game in Year 2. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year missed five straight games earlier this season due to a lingering quad injury, but she has since been making up for lost time. Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark and teammate Kate Martin celebrate after defeating the Indiana Watson / IndyStar / USA TODAY Network Clark, who's averaging 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 3.7 triples per game, will be the driving force for Indiana on Thursday night as they look to improve on their 6-5 record. Advertisement Related: WNBA Makes Caitlin Clark Announcement After Fever-Sun Game Related: Valkyries Reveal Incredible News Before Caitlin Clark, Fever Game Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Reveals Concerning Update on Tuesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Caitlin Clark Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit Tuesday Night
Caitlin Clark Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit Tuesday Night originally appeared on The Spun. Before stepping on the hardwood Tuesday night, Caitlin Clark went viral because of her pregame outfit. Clark returned to action this past Saturday for the first time since May 24. Though it's not a huge surprise, the former No. 1 pick immediately knocked off the rust and led the charge for the Indiana Fever. She had 32 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds in a statement win over the New York Liberty. Advertisement "I saw three in a row go in, so that gives you a lot of confidence," Clark told reporters following the win. "Even in the second half, they all came off my hand feeling really good." Despite concerns about her quad, Clark played 31 minutes against the Liberty. "My legs felt really strong. I felt in good shape. A lot of that is credit to our medical team. They have kept me in shape. Now for me, it's just how I recover, especially with the schedule that we have coming up." INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 07: Current WNBA Player and Former Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark reacts to a play during the second half of a Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the game 60-59. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images It'll be interesting to see Clark's conditioning in her second game back from injury. Advertisement All we know right now is that WNBA fans love Clark's pregame outfit for this Tuesday's showdown with the Connecticut Sun. Clark wore white pants with a matching top and leather jacket. It's a simple yet stylish look for the NCAA's all-time leading scorer. For the most part, WNBA fans applauded Clark for this outfit. "Caitlin Clark is looking fresh," one fan commented. "My favorite fit so far," another fan said. The Fever are hoping to improve to 6-5 this Tuesday night. Oddsmakers have them as massive favorites over the Sun. WNBA fans can watch the Fever-Sun game on NBA TV. Advertisement Related: WNBA Fans Celebrating Caitlin Clark's Epic Return On Saturday Caitlin Clark Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit Tuesday Night first appeared on The Spun on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Iowa Hawkeyes New QB Drawing Massive Attention Before 2025 Season
Iowa Hawkeyes New QB Drawing Massive Attention Before 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Iowa Hawkeyes made a big move this offseason to address their need at the quarterback position. While they received a transfer commitment from former Auburn signal caller Hank Brown, the big get for the upcoming season was a transfer commitment from Mark Gronowski. Advertisement Gronowski, who has been the starting quarterback for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits over the last four years, decided to take his talents to Iowa to play for head coach Kirk Ferentz. While he had not received much national media attention before this season, he has drawn a lot of eyes since joining the Hawkeyes. Ahead of the upcoming campaign, Gronowski is starting to be talked about as a potential prospect to watch in the 2026 NFL draft. Iowa Hawkeyes new quarterback Mark Gronowski.© Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK Jordan Reid, a draft analyst for ESPN, has noted Gronowski's name as one of the top quarterbacks to watch for the 2026 draft class. "Gronowski had a historic career at South Dakota State, leading the Jackrabbits to two national championships and tying for the most-ever wins (49) for an FCS starting quarterback," Reid wrote. "He flirted with entering the 2025 NFL draft and even got an invite to the combine but decided to go to Iowa, whose offense showed improvement in 2024. The 6-3, 230-pounder is a densely built passer who can also make plays with his legs." Advertisement Throughout his four-year career at South Dakota State, Gronowski has thrown for 7,865 yards, 66 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. Not only is Gronowski a threat through the air, he can also make plays with his legs. He has run for 1,091 yards and 26 touchdowns on the ground. Iowa seems to have landed a quarterback that will take its passing game to the next level. It will be interesting to see if he lives up to the hype. Related: Ranking the Big Ten's College Football Coaches for 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
