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WNBA Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Behavior Toward Kate Martin on Thursday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 9:46 PM ET

A game that many WNBA fans have been anticipating was set between Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin.

On Thursday, the Indiana Fever were set for a matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. Indiana entered the game as the No. 6 team in the WNBA standings, while the Valkyries, playing in their inaugural season, stood at No. 7 in the WNBA.

Before Clark, Martin and the rest of each team faced off, the former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates met during warmups.

Martin was shooting around with Valkyries personnel when Clark walked up to the Golden State guard and fake blocked her shot attempt.

The two then exchanged laughs and split to opposing sides of the court for warmups.

"No one's safe in warmups Former @IowaWBB teammates Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark reunite ahead of their 10pm/ET matchup on Prime," posted the official social media account of the WNBA.

No one's safe in warmups

Former @IowaWBB teammates Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark reunite ahead of their 10pm/ET matchup on Prime! pic.twitter.com/4ur2o2hNPU
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 20, 2025

Kate Martin is currently playing in her first season with the Golden State Valkyries and her second season in the WNBA. She spent her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces and was then drafted by the Valkyries in the expansion draft.

During her first season with the Valkyries, Martin has posted 5.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists.

Caitlin Clark has averaged 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game.

The Indiana Fever star leads the team in points and assists, continuing to establish herself as one of the best guards in the WNBA.

Before Clark and Martin faced off, they played four seasons together at Iowa, leading the Hawkeyes to two Final Four appearances.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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