The Iowa Hawkeyes just gifted fans with a heartwarming reunion that brought all the feels, laughs, and even a pinch of nostalgia! Iowa’s own Jada Gyamfi gave her former teammate Gabbie Marshall a literal and figurative lift last weekend, capturing the adorable moment that had social media buzzing. Forget football—the real game-day highlight was Gyamfi cradling Marshall on the sidelines at Kinnick Stadium, dubbing the sweet moment, “Carrying precious cargo.” No arguments here!
With the “OGs” of Iowa Women’s Basketball—Marshall, Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin, and Monika Czinano—back together for an epic mini-reunion, fans were quick to flock to Iowa’s social media, eager to catch glimpses of their favorite players back in the mix at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. And leave it to Gyamfi to steal the spotlight with her playful spirit, which has always kept the locker room upbeat.
A Heartwarming (and Travel-Intensive) Surprise
The backstory to this wholesome moment? In classic “squad goals” fashion, Gabbie Marshall, now a grad student down at the University of North Carolina, cooked up a surprise more elaborate than an Iowa playbook. She joined forces with Kate Martin, who scooped her up at the airport (likely already laughing about Gyamfi’s reaction), and showed up at Gyamfi’s door around midnight. Let’s just say tears were involved, and Gyamfi didn’t even try to hold back the waterworks.
The reunion plan originally involved an off-the-grid Colorado cabin retreat this summer. But the universe—and the WNBA—had other plans. Martin got picked up by the Las Vegas Aces, making her the latest Hawkeye to leap into the professional league and forcing the group to hit “cancel” on their getaway. So, when the stars (and travel schedules) aligned, Marshall couldn’t resist the chance to bring a piece of her home team back to Iowa.
“From 3-Point Range to Precious Cargo”
While Marshall was the team’s defensive wall and 3-point sniper, Gyamfi was the locker room’s go-to vibe master, ready with pep talks and jokes on and off the court. Gyamfi is all set to elevate her role for the Hawkeyes this season, but fans can agree she’s already a star at making memories that will live on.
And for those who missed it, Marshall documented the whole surprise reunion in a TikTok that has Iowa fans swooning. Fans couldn’t get enough of Marshall’s journey, the midnight surprise, and the sideline cuddle—an emotional reunion wrapped up in friendship and humor that only this close-knit squad could pull off.
With a Hawkeye season ready to soar, fans are staying tuned not only for epic court battles but also for every off-court moment these teammates keep dishing out.