In the world of former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball, nothing—and I mean nothing—goes unnoticed. So, when Gabbie Marshall dropped a fresh batch of photos on Instagram featuring her and her long-time boyfriend, Spencer Touro, you better believe the internet sleuths (a.k.a. her ex-teammates) were quick to pounce. And oh boy, did they bring their A-game to the comment section.
First, let’s set the stage: Gabbie Marshall, the beloved sharpshooter who once lit up the court in Iowa City, decided to trade in her basketball shoes for a master’s degree at the University of North Carolina. Meanwhile, her BFFs, Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin, took their talents to the WNBA, where they continue to dazzle crowds with their on-court magic.
But just because they’re no longer sharing the court doesn’t mean the trio isn’t still causing a stir. Enter Gabbie’s latest Instagram post—a casual little “photo dump” that was anything but. With captions like “Pre-date night w/ Spence 🩵” and “Playing pickleball with friends and pool time 😎,” you’d think this was just another wholesome update. But nope. Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin weren’t about to let this slide without throwing in their two cents.
Caitlin Clark, ever the queen of subtlety, dropped a heartfelt comment: “Miss you!!! Love you two 💓💓.” Classic Caitlin, right? But wait, there’s more. Kate Martin, never one to be outdone, chimed in with, “You are seriously the best. I miss you. Love you & Spence.” Cue the collective “aww” from their legion of fans.
But it wasn’t just about the sappy comments. Oh no. Kate Martin, who’s now tearing it up in the WNBA with the Las Vegas Aces, recently spilled the tea on a podcast with another former Hawkeye, Jada Gyamfi. During her appearance on Fresh Tawk with Jada Gyamfi, Kate couldn’t resist gushing about Gabbie and Spencer. “I wonder when they’re going to get engaged and married… Those are two of the best people of all time. They’re amazing,” she said, probably with the kind of wide-eyed sincerity that makes you want to roll your eyes and smile at the same time.
And let’s not forget Kate’s obsession with TikTok. Apparently, she’s been flooding Spencer’s DMs with videos of dads and daughters doing CrossFit together. “Dude, this is literally going to be Spencer and his daughter,” Kate declared, probably while Spencer was somewhere just trying to enjoy his morning protein shake. But hey, who wouldn’t want to be TikTok famous, right?
So, what does all this mean for the dynamic trio? Is there some underlying drama brewing beneath those sugary-sweet comments? Will Gabbie and Spencer finally tie the knot and give Kate the TikTok family of her dreams? Only time—and probably another Instagram post—will tell.
But one thing’s for sure: Whether they’re on the court or in the comment section, Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin, and Gabbie Marshall know how to keep their fans hooked. Because in the world of sports—and Instagram—nothing is ever just a “photo dump.”