Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin, both former players for the Iowa Hawkeyes, have transitioned to the WNBA. While Clark’s status as the first overall pick was widely expected, Martin’s selection in the second round came as a pleasant surprise to many. Nonetheless, their former teammates and colleagues expressed more jubilation and pride than astonishment.

Following a successful WNBA Draft on Monday, numerous individuals linked to the Hawkeyes couldn’t contain their enthusiasm for the duo. Here are some notable figures who shared in the excitement.

5 Iowa players and coaches who were excited for Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin

Kylie FeuerbachKylie Feuerbach congratulated Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin’s WNBA selection on Instagram. The Iowa guard also had sweet messages for her former teammates.

Kyle Feuerbach’s story for Clark

“SO DESERVING I am so happy for you,” Feuerbach wrote in her Instagram story for Martin.

Kyle Feuerbach's story for Clark

Feuerbach had something to say to Martin.

Feuerbach had something to say to Martin.
Feuerbach will be returning to Iowa for another season before going into the draft herself. Maybe she gets what Clark and Martin couldn’t, a national title.

 

Gabbie Marshall

Another of Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin’s former teammates, Gabbie Marshall, expressed happiness about their selection. She declared her pride for both the Iowa stars through her Instagram stories.

“So proud of you,” Marshall wrote for Clark.

Marshall celebrated Clark's draft pick.

Jada Gyamfi shared this on her IG story.

Jada Gyamfi shared this on her IG story.

“Now this one is special,” she wrote in her Instagram story.

Gyamfi called Martin's selection special.

Gabbie Marshall is proud of her friend.
Marshall did not declare for the WNBA Draft and instead wants to focus on her studies. She is planning to enroll in a master’s program so basketball has to take a backseat for now.

 

Jada Gyamfi

Jada Gyamfi was present with Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin when their name was called for selection from the podium. She also took to Instagram to share those moments with the fans. While for Clark, it was a simple re-share, the Iowa forward called Martin’s draft selection special.

Clark couldn't be happier for her best friend.

Clark couldn’t be happier for her best friend.

Clark herself will play for the Indiana Fever and Martin will suit up for the defending champions Las Vegas Aces. While they might be foes on the court now, their friendship certainly has its charm off it.