BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Kate Martin traveled to the WNBA draft to support her Iowa teammate Caitlin Clark and ended up getting drafted by the Las Vegas Aces.
After Clark was selected by the Indiana Fever with the first overall pick, Martin was selected with the 18th overall pick in the second round by the defending champions.
“There are a lot of emotions right now,” Martin said in an interview on ESPN. “I’m really 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. I’m really excited.”
Martin was among the 1,000 fans who were inside the Brooklyn Academy of Music, seated next to her former Iowa teammates Gabbie Marshall and Jada Gyamfi. As she heard her name called, she hugged Hawkeyes Assistant Coach Jan Jensen.
“I’m super excited for the opportunity. I have a really good work ethic,” Martin said.
Martin's selection marked the first time Iowa has had two players selected in the draft since 1998.
Here are some of the best reactions to Martin's selection:
Kate Martin's Family
Caitlin Clark
Megan Gustafson
Las Vegas Aces
Iowa Women's Basketball
A'ja Wilson
Chelsea Gray
Sydney Colson (Las Vegas Aces)
Bleacher Report
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