Caitlin Clark had the chance to play alongside Kate Martin for four years during their time together with the Iowa Hawkeyes. On Thursday night, they go to battle on the court as the Golden State Valkyries host the Indiana Fever at Chase Center.
Despite being on opposing teams, however, Clark and Martin have remained close friends. On Thursday, ahead of the game, Clark revealed that she's been supporting Martin in her first year with the Valkyries following her former teammate's offseason move from the Las Vegas Aces.
Clark admitted, though, that she isn't able to watch her friend play as much as she would like.
"Yeah, it's obviously been incredible," she said of the Valkyries' impact in their inaugural season. "It's just really good not only for women's basketball but for women's sports and the way they've been able to support it.
"Obviously, one of my good friends plays there, too, so I watch quite a few of their games, most that I can. It's sometimes a little too late for me. I only catch sometimes just the first half. But it's great to see."
As Clark said, Golden State's game schedules are an issue for her. So much so that she even has to tune out of games at halftime to get her rest.
Thursday, for instance, is a late tip-off from Chase Center. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET, which is probably close to bedtime already for Clark if she were back in Indianapolis.
The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, though, went on to heap praise on the Valkyries supporters and how much energy they've brought during games.
Caitlin Clark has been watching Golden State Valkyries games because of Kate Martin.
— Matt Lively (@mattblively) June 20, 2025
She said the energy at Ballhalla as truly acted as a sixth player. pic.twitter.com/c58J36ojLL
Be that as it may, all the pleasantries will be set aside on Thursday night, with Clark on a mission to hand the Valkyries a loss on their home court and in front of their passionate fans.
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