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Caitlin Clark isn’t the only star who propelled the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team this season. But even though she captured most of the headlines, she’s more than happy to share the spotlight.
To wit, Clark took time out to shout out a teammate Monday night despite shuffling between interviews following her selection as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. Less than two hours after Clark was tapped by the Indiana Fever with the first pick, the Las Vegas Aces selected Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin in the second round with the No. 18 overall pick.
Clark was stoked for her backcourt mate.
“KATE. MARTIN. LFGGGGG😎😎🤍🤍,” Clark posted on X, formerly Twitter.
A year after winning the WNBA championship, the Aces enjoyed a strong draft Monday night. In addition to Martin, who averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 39 games this past season, Las Vegas drafted Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair, Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley and Jackson State center Angel Jackson.
Martin also received a warm welcome to the WNBA from Aces center Megan Gustafson, who was a senior at Iowa when Martin redshirted in 2018-19. Additionally, two-time league MVP A’Ja Wilson and Aces guard Sydney Colson congratulated Matrin.
The upcoming WNBA season, which tips off May 14, is arguably the most anticipated campaign in league history. The Aces will open the season that same night when they play host to the Phoenix Mercury at 10 p.m. ET.
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