‘Separated by WNBA teams, united by Iowa love’ is the case for the former Hawkeyes duo Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark. Earlier in the week, Martin shared a lighthearted moment on TikTok after randomly pulling Clark’s trading card. The Valkyries’ star’s reaction went viral as she was shocked by the unexpected moment.
Now she was facing rapid-fire questions where she once again showed her love for the Fever star as she took her name as her favorite Kate. The video once again went viral as fans showered love on the duo.
Kate Martin Chooses Caitlin Clark As Her ‘Favorite Kate’
The offseason goals are different for different players, where the Fever playmaker is working on her fitness, while many others are spending time with their loved ones and working on their game. The Golden State Valkyries’ guard, Martin, made a few videos where she interacted with fans and even completed some activities.
In a recent video, the 23-year-old answered a few questions in a rapid-fire round where she answered about her favorite Kate, other than herself. The player, without any hesitation, took the name of her best friend, Caitlin Clark.
Rapid fire Q&A: Kate Martin edition 🏀 pic.twitter.com/AVhPdqIvE6
— University of Iowa Alumni (@uiowaalumni) October 16, 2025
Both players spent four seasons together at Iowa, leading the side to back-to-back NACC finals and Conference titles, too. The former Aces star player even answered questions related to her favorite side of campus, jersey, coffee joint, and restaurant around Iowa.
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Even though the Hawkeyes lost in both finals, CC established herself as the best women’s player in college basketball. She even received a special accolade for her performances.
Caitlin Clark Earns Place In AP’s All-Time Women’s College Basketball First Team
The Iowa star finished her college career as the all-time leading scorer. She averaged 26.7 points in her rookie season, which surged to 31.7 points per game. Even though she lost back-to-back finals, the star earned respect as the greatest playmaker-scorer in women’s college basketball. For her performances, she earned a place in the AP’s All-Time Women’s College Basketball First Team.
Caitlin Clark was named to AP's all time Starting 5 of women's college basketball, alongside Cheryl Miller, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, and Diana Taurasi pic.twitter.com/q9YXWoR1aj
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) October 17, 2025
Although many critics left her out of the college’s ‘Mount Rushmore’, her inclusion in the AP’s first team highlights her impact. WNBA fans took a subtle jab at Clark haters following the selection. Diana Taurasi, Candace Parker, Breanna Stewart, and Cheryl Miller earn a place in the first team.