With the recent conclusion of the WNBA season, players and staff have finally found time to unwind, travel, and reconnect with familiar faces. Indiana Fever standout Caitlin Clark and Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin—both rookies from the 2024 season—seized the opportunity to head back to Iowa, where they surprised the current Hawkeyes team with a nostalgic visit.
Their return to Iowa brought them back in touch with old friends and teammates, including former Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall and current forward Jada Gyamfi.
The quartet celebrated their reunion with a TikTok post featuring a playful voice-over declaring, “Okay guys, we’re back,” which instantly stirred excitement online.
Fans were quick to react to the heartwarming post, flooding the comments with responses like “Re-Union Time!” and “Aww love this. So wholesome.” The post drew hundreds of comments, with fans calling the reunion “cute” and “wholesome,” reminiscing on Clark and Martin’s memorable Iowa days.
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Clark’s legacy at Iowa, where she played from 2020 to 2024, remains fresh in fans’ minds. Known for her game-changing style and impressive stats, Clark averaged 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, guiding the Hawkeyes to two Final Four appearances in 2023 and 2024.
Martin, who played from 2019 to 2024, was an invaluable teammate with her consistent contributions, averaging 8.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.
Their visit to Iowa not only stirred up nostalgic memories but also underscored the bond that these former Hawkeyes players share.
As Clark and Martin settle into their WNBA careers, their reunion serves as a reminder of the supportive, tight-knit community that helped shape them into the athletes they are today.
For fans, seeing them together was a heartwarming moment that bridges their college and professional careers, and perhaps even hints at more reunions to come.
