Nika Muhl has become a women’s basketball fan favorite over the past two months.
While the Croatian guard was already popular among UConn fans during her NCAA tenure, Muhl’s excellent defense against Caitlin Clark during the 2024 NCAA tournament made fans fall in love.
Connecticut Huskies guard Nika Muhl (10) controls the ball in the third quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the semifinals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
And it’s this defensive performance which catapulted Muhl to the WNBA draft, and got her selected by the Seattle Storm with the No. 14 overall pick.
Even then, it wasn’t guaranteed that Muhl would make their team in 2024. But she defied the odds once again, and made the Storm’s roster for the 2024 WNBA season.
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And with her WNBA regular season debut taking place on Tuesday, Muhl has fans eager to see what she can do.
If Muhl’s pregame performance during a half-court shooting contest is any indication, she seems locked in.
The Seattle Storm posted a video of Muhl tying her teammate during the contest.
Fans are loving Muhl’s drained shot.
“nikaaaa!!! always killing it” one Storm fan wrote.
“I love Nika!! The team is going to be great this year!” sand another.
Muhl seems to be the perfect fit for Seattle, and appears poised for a breakout rookie season.
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Lisa Bluder - Caitlin Clark's former coach, released a "controversial" statement saying Clark cannot do this like Christie Sides did at Iowa. This statement received many mixed opinions, most of them said she was trying to target Christie Sides
Former coach Lisa Bluder stirred up controversy with bold statements targeting Indiana Fever coach Christie Sides, claiming that Caitlin Clark doesn't get to shoot as many threes in the WNBA as she did at lowa.
The remarks, made during a recent interview, have ignited a heated debate among basketball enthusiasts and fans of the rising star.
Bluder, who coached Clark during her tenure at lowa, expressed her views on Clark's playing style and the transition to the professional league. She suggested that the current coaching strategies in the WNBA might not fully utilize Clark's three-point shooting prowess, which was a significant part of her game in college.
Clark, known for her exceptional shooting ability and scoring prowess, gained widespread recognition for her impressive performances at lowa, where she consistently demonstrated her proficiency from beyond the arc.
However, since joining the WNBA, some observers have noted a shift in Clark's role on the court, with fewer opportunities to showcase her three-point shooting skills. Bluder's comments have reignited discussions about the adaptation process for collegiate athletes transitioning to the professional level and the challenges they may face in adjusting to different coaching philosophies and team dynamics.
The controversy surrounding Bluder's remarks underscores the ongoing scrutiny and expectations surrounding Clark as she navigates her career in the WNBA. Despite the differing opinions, one thing remains clear: Clark's talent and potential continue to captivate basketball fans, and her journey in the professional league will be closely followed by supporters and critics alike.
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Gabbie Marshall's "Interesting" personal life was posted on Instagram. Everyone was surprised by what the Iowa star shared
Gabbie Marshall and BF Spencer Touro
Gabbie Marshall has ended her college basketball career with some superb performances. Some would say that the Iowa Hawkeyes made it out of the Final Four in 2024 because of their guard drawing a foul with seconds to go. Throughout her career, she has been an asset to the Iowa women’s basketball program.
5 exciting posts that give fans a sneak peek into Gabbie Marshall’s personal life
#5. The love of the siblings
Gabbie Marshall’s Instagram gives a sneak peek into the Iowa star’s personal life, including her love for the siblings. She once posted a heartwarming snap with her three siblings, saying it was an appreciation post for them. She also claimed that her two brothers and a younger sister make it easy to love them.
“It was always instilled in me since I was a little girl how important keeping your family close is in life. My dad always said “I always want my kiddos to be close no matter what”. So this is an appreciation post for the best sibz in the biz. Y’all make me so happy and make it so easy to love you,” Marshall wrote.
#4. Florida weather with the favorites
At the end of her freshman year with the Hawkeyes, Gabbie Marshall decided to take some time off in the summer and headed to Florida. There, she vacationed with her ‘favorite people’ according to her Instagram caption.
“Nothing beats Florida weather with my favorite people,” she wrote.
The snaps included her brother, Noah Marshall, and friend Megan Mayer. They also featured Marshall’s younger sister.
#3. Italian getaway with the Iowa girls
Not just her siblings, Gabbie Marshall also gave a sneak peek into her personal equation with her Iowa teammates. She posted photos of her vacation last summer showing her Italian getaway. The trip included the likes of Caitlin Clark, Jada Gyamfi and Kylie Feuerbach.
“Amalfi Coast x Positano,” she captioned the post.
The carousel showed various sceneries, including the pristine waters and delicious food. It was a good recharge point for the squad that lost the national title to LSU that year.
#2. The Missouri trip
A year before the Italian getaway, Gabbie Marshall took a trip to Lake Viking in Missouri at the end of the 2021-22 season with Gyamfi, Clark, Feuerbach and Sydney Affolter.
“Days like these >>>,” she said about the trip on Instagram.
#1. The love life
Gabbie Marshall has also given a glimpse of her love life through social media. When she completed a year of dating her boyfriend, Spencer Touro, she wrote him a special note on Instagram. She thanked him for making her the happiest girl in the world.
“1 year with the most selfless, loving and hardworking guy I know,” a part of the note read that ended with her affirmation of love.
Touro is also an alumnus of the University of Iowa. The Iowa City resident is a personal trainer by profession.
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