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It looks like Caitlin Clark is just getting started on her “how to dominate the world” tour. After terrorizing college basketball with her laser-sharp shooting for the Iowa Hawkeyes, the WNBA rookie sensation is now an All-WNBA First Team member. Oh, and did we mention she casually picked up the Rookie of the Year award? But it’s not all about Clark — because where would a star be without her hype team? Enter Gabbie Marshall and Monika Czinano, former Hawkeye teammates who are equally proud and maybe a little competitive when it comes to their own life updates.
Monika Czinano: Professional Cheerleader, Expert Meme Sharer
Monika Czinano, known for her post moves and excellent sense of humor, jumped on Instagram to repost a celebratory pic of Clark’s latest WNBA accomplishment. The Indiana Fever made sure everyone knew about their rising star, but Czinano just had to add her own personal flair.
“Duh 🫶 u @caitlinclark22,” Czinano captioned her post, because what’s a tribute without a little casual flex? Caitlin, never one to miss an opportunity to show love, responded with two red hearts. That’s right, the WNBA’s newest darling is humble, too. How much more can you love her? (Seriously, it’s starting to feel unfair at this point).
Gabbie Marshall: Queen of the Bengals, Ruler of the Jungle, Retired from Basketball
Now, if you thought that was the end of this wholesome Hawkeye reunion, buckle up. Gabbie Marshall — who played alongside Clark for four years at Iowa — has since transitioned from basketball star to NFL hype woman. That’s right, she traded her sneakers for a Bengal-striped crown as the official “Ruler of the Jungle” during a recent Bengals vs. Ravens game. And if you thought this title was ceremonial, think again. Marshall led the “Who Dey?” chant with so much enthusiasm that you’d think she’d been doing it all her life.
She posted the whole experience on TikTok, giving her followers a peek into her stadium takeover. Naturally, Caitlin Clark was quick to comment, “Inspired. Wow.” Meanwhile, another ex-Hawkeye, Jada Gyamfi, brought the sass: “Did y’all hear him say ‘best friend’ and I wasn’t in the video? Oh, okay.”
Marshall, ever the multitasker, made sure to repost the Bengals’ tailgating pics too. Clark, forever loyal to her Kansas City Chiefs, couldn’t resist stirring the pot. “Spirit animal, @gabbie.marshall. Go Chiefs,” she wrote in her story, probably while plotting how to convert Marshall into a Chiefs fan. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Marshall shot back with a spirited “WHO DEY!!!!!” proving that once a Cincinnati girl, always a Cincinnati girl.
Caitlin Clark: From Kansas City to ManningCast, Ready to Rule All Realms
As for Caitlin? She’s still basking in the glow of her breakout WNBA season, her Rookie of the Year award looking all kinds of shiny on the mantle. Clark may be a Kansas City Chiefs fan (sorry, Bengals), but when it comes to basketball, she’s playing for the Indiana Fever — and making it pretty clear that she’s just getting started.
Who knows? Maybe next season we’ll see Gabbie Marshall and Monika Czinano donning Caitlin Clark jerseys in the stands, cheering her on while documenting the whole thing on TikTok. After all, as they’ve proven, retirement and pro-life don’t mean you can’t still have fun. Keep the memes coming, ladies.