Caitlin Clark just can’t stay away from the Iowa campus! The WNBA star and Rookie of the Year took a break from roasting her competition to attend the Iowa Hawkeyes football game this weekend, where she reunited with her former teammates. And no surprise—she had some hilarious words for Kate Martin, her ex-Iowa buddy turned WNBA rival.
The event, held in Iowa City, was a mini Hawkeye reunion, as Kylie Feuerbach, a senior guard, posted a series of Instagram pics featuring Clark, Martin, and other teammates like Gabbie Marshall. The squad was all smiles in the pictures, and Clark, never one to be shy, dropped a cheeky two-word comment on Feuerbach’s post: “Love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Short, sweet, and totally Clark.
The weekend wasn’t just about sentimental photos and heart emojis, though. Iowa football invited last season’s Final Four team (yes, the same team that Clark dragged to two straight NCAA finals) to be honored at the game against Northwestern. Fans went wild as Clark, Martin, and the rest of the squad were celebrated on the field. If there were any Northwestern fans in the stands, they were probably wondering why the roar got louder for basketball players than for their own team!
Clark also made an appearance at the Iowa women’s team practice, where she was seen hyping up her former squad like an over-caffeinated cheerleader. You can take the girl out of Iowa, but you can’t take the Hawkeye out of Caitlin Clark!
Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Rivalry with Kate Martin? ‘It Was Fun … Except for Those Four Losses’
As if her reunion wasn’t already brimming with nostalgia and fanfare, Clark gave an interview during the day about what it’s like playing against her former teammate, Kate Martin, in the WNBA. And, true to form, she didn’t hold back.
“Well, minus the four times I lost to Kate, pretty good,” Clark joked with her signature wit. It’s always fun until your best friend turns into your biggest nightmare on the court!
While Clark is lighting up the WNBA as the Indiana Fever’s rising star, Martin has also made waves with the Las Vegas Aces, a team where no one saw her coming—except for Clark, of course, who had to face her on the hardwood four times. Talk about a plot twist in their friendship!
The Fever, who started the 2024 season with a miserable 1-9 record, somehow turned things around to finish 20-20 and sneak into the playoffs. Credit Clark for leading the charge and single-handedly pulling the team from the league’s basement like a superhero coming out of retirement. She didn’t just stop there—she snagged the Rookie of the Year award, brushing aside LSU’s Angel Reese and ending an eight-year postseason drought for Indiana in the process. No big deal, right?
Fans are now eagerly waiting to see how Clark continues to evolve, but the real question is: How long until she gets her revenge on Kate Martin?