The Iowa Hawkeyes reached new highs when Caitlin Clark joined the side. With three Conference Tournament titles and back-to-back NCAA finals, the team was a special one for Iowa. CC still maintains a close relationship with all the players, and recently wished Gabbie Marshall on her special day.
The Fever guard already showed love for Kate Martin, who also plays in the WNBA for the Golden State Valkyries. Now with wishes for Marshall, the playmaker once again showcased her closeness with former teammates.
Caitlin Clark Showers Love For Gabbie Marshall
When young Clark joined the Iowa Hawkeye program, Gabbie Marshall was already the team’s established guard. They shared the space and position, forming a partnership on the floor. Playing together till 2024, their bond got stronger. Though Fever selected Caitlin as the top pick and Gabbie went undrafted in 2024, they never drifted apart and showed support to each other whenever possible.
Recently, on Marshall’s 25th birthday, Clark shared a special message for her former floormate. She shared two pics and wrote, “Happy Birthday, sweetie. I love you, sm.” And tagged Marshall.
Like Clark, Marshall is also a very competitive star on the court. In 166 games for the Hawkeyes, she averaged nearly 7 points, two assists, and two rebounds. Sharing the offensive load with CC, she shot 41% from the field and 40% from the range.
This is not the first time Clark has shown love for her Iowa friend or roots. This bond is exemplified by her former teammate, Kylie Feuerbach, posting an old video of them speaking Spanish, which Clark then commented on, showing the connection remains strong.
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Caitlin Clark Shares Special Bond With Iowa Teammates
While Clark’s boyfriend is from Iowa, the player also has a tight bond with her other teammates. Her mates were present during the star’s return to the Hawkeye arena for the pre-season game against the Brazilian international team. Along with Marshall, Jada Gyamfi was also present, hyping up Clark’s every basket.
Former Iowa players were also present for the All-Star game. Martin is CC’s closest friend, and being in the league, she shares a similar floor with the assists leader. Kate Martin shared a video asking fans to choose a tunnel walk outfit. The Fever star slid into the comments and gave her choice. They also share a tight friendship on the court and stay competitive in games. The playmaker certainly has formed great relationships with her former Iowa teammates.