- Martin said she didn’t expect to be drafted, but she expected it.
- Clark saw it all live and celebrated during a press tour.
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Iowa women’s basketball star Kate Martin was at the WNBA Draft in Brooklyn to cheer on her teammate Caitlin Clark as she was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever.
But Martin’s teammates at Iowa were surprised and elated for her when she was drafted in the second round by the Las Vegas Aces.
Martin averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and was a key contributor to the team’s success throughout the season.
So, with the 18th overall pick, the Aces took a chance on Martin and drafted her.
Martin smiled and laughed as her Iowa teammates and coaches celebrated and hugged her.
Iowa basketball star Kate Martin was at the WNBA Draft to cheer on teammate Caitlin Clark.
But to Martin’s surprise, she herself was selected 18th overall by the Las Vegas Aces.
While Clark was available to the media, he watched as his teammate was chosen and celebrated.
Speaking to ESPN’s Holly Rowe after being selected, Martin said her first reason for being there was to support Clark, but she was surprised to hear his name.
‘Many emotions, I am very happy to be here. I was here to support Caitlin, but I was hoping to hear my name called.
“All I wanted was an opportunity and I got it, so I’m really excited.”
“When asked about her chances of making the roster, she responded, ‘I’m very excited for the opportunity, I have a very good work ethic.'” But more than anything I think I’m a very versatile player.
‘I can score at multiple levels and I can defend multiple positions. But I’m really excited to get there and I know I’m going to give it everything I have.”
Clark was even caught on camera letting out a celebratory whoop and was seen smiling while Martin interviewed Rowe.
‘KATE. MARTIN. LFGGGGGG,’ the No. 1 overall pick tweeted.