She can do some things I couldn’t do”: Caitlin Clark honors “best friend” Kate Martin ahead of blockbuster face off
Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin have never faced off against each other on a basketball court until May. The two were former teammates at Iowa before being drafted into the WNBA this year. The Indiana Fever versus Las Vegas Aces game near the start of the 2024 season was the first time they went up against each other.

In that game, the Fever had no answer to A’ja Wilson, who scattered 29 points and 15 rebounds. The reigning WNBA Finals MVP also had stellar support from Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young, who combined for 42 points and 13 assists.

Kate Martin, meanwhile, also had a solid off-the-bench role with 12 points on 2-for-4 shooting from deep. The home crowd erupted in cheers and whistles when Martin subbed in to guard Caitlin Clark.

Leading into the Fever-Aces rematch on Tuesday, the No. 1 prospect of this year’s draft had this to say about her former teammate: