Former Iowa Coach Lisa Bluder Beams About Kate Martin's WNBA Attention

There's no question that the most famous former Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball player is Caitlin Clark.

And rightfully so, given everything that Clark has accomplished in her college and brief professional career. While Clark is undoubtedly also one of the most adored basketball players, her former Hawkeyes teammate (and close friend) Kate Martin might be even more beloved than her.

Martin cultivated a massive fanbase at Iowa, which only grew when she was drafted by the Las Vegas Aces with the No. 18 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

And now Martin has been offered another opportunity to further her following after being selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Expansion Draft.

Former Iowa Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder (who is now retired) has seen Martin's stardom grow to what it is today. And she shared her thoughts about this attention during a recent interview with USA Today Sports that was posted on the Des Moines Register's TikTok on December 19.




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