Martin plays for Laces BC with former Aces teammates Jackie Young and Tiffany Hayes and is coming into her own On Monday, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star shined with 10 points and three steals as the Laces advanced to 2-0 MORE: Kate Martin's girlfriend Claire Gransee 'exposes' WNBA star during ESPN interview Proudly watching Martin from the stands was her longtime girlfriend Claire Gransee Claire was enjoying "yapping & wining" in the stands as she cheered on Money Martin and her squad Claire Gransee / InstagramUp next for Laces BC and Martin are Week 2 showdowns against Vinyl BC and Rose BC on Friday MORE: Kate Martin gifted custom gold necklace by Aces teammate Alysha Clark After last season, Martin was selected by the WNBA expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries Claire Gransee / Instagram MORE: Raiders' Maxx Crosby, Theo Von cheer on Kate Martin at Aces game Claire Gransee / Instagram Martin averaged just two points per game during her rookie campaign in limited minutes but she will have an opportunity to make her presence felt on a team that isn't a WNBA powerhouse or a roster full of All-Star talent It's going to be fun to watch the next chapter of Martin's career — Enjoy free dish of rich and fabulous players with The Athlete Lifestyle on SI — Meltdown?: Brittany Mahomes’ daughter begged for different baby name for Golden One of a kind: Mahomes receives amazing personal Taylor Swift baby gift for Golden Move over sis: Livvy Dunne’s sister Julz steals spotlight in awesome LSU celebration On Phire: Paige Spiranac rocks provocative Eagles crop top after dramatic Rams win Kobe legacy: Vanessa Bryant sends daughter Natalia sweetest birthday message JOSH SANCHEZManaging Editor: Cowboys on SI - Contributor: The Athlete Lifestyle on SI, and Sporting News MMA - Contact: joshsanchez@gmail.com The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Martin took to Instagram to share a heartwarming message for her partner who was apparently celebrating her 23rd birthday most of Martin's posts on the platform have been endorsements for brands such as Samsung the former Iowa Hawkeyes star made sure the day was only for her partner "Taking a break from sponsored posts to wish my fav person a happy birthday!" Martin wrote while sharing multiple photos of Gransee and herself in some sweet moments Kate Martin's post drew plenty of reactions with many praising their relationship and others keeping the focus on Claire Gransee and greeting her on the special day "The 'being a good girlfriend award,'" a commenter wrote Hope you have the best day!" a fan greeted "Obsessed," a sixth poster said of the couple Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin plays against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 5 Martin and Gransee have been publicly linked since June 2024 when the former posted a mirror selfie of them together Martin seemingly confirmed their relationship on social media after she commented on a video featuring several photos of Gransee "I’m a lucky girl," the WNBA guard wrote at the time Martin and Gransee's relationship continues to grow stronger than ever it will be interesting to see if fans get to see Martin's partner during games Martin is set to make her debut with the Valkyries, the WNBA's newest franchise. The team took the 24-year-old guard from the Las Vegas Aces during the expansion draft back in December 2024 WNBA star Kate Martin's girlfriend is a consultant at a recruitment firm based in Boston The Las Vegas Aces guard shared a photo of the young couple on Instagram this week Kate and Claire Gransee went public at the end of June She confirmed they are dating by replying to a fan on TikTok "I can't even be upsets if that's Kate Martin's girlfriend because she is LITERALLY GORGEOUS STUNNING BEAUTIFUL PERFECT," said the fan Claire graduated with a major in Communication Studies and minors in Law and Media Literacy earlier this year She works as a staff consultant for the recruitment agency Beacon Hill Technologies They spent the WNBA break together, as was made clear in their social media posts. Martin hurt her leg during Las Vegas' defeat to the Chicago Sky before the Olympic break She was selected in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft The WNBA has enjoyed bumper ratings since Caitlin Clark entered the league this season But with that comes increased scrutiny for all players THE 2024 WNBA season features 12 teams with the regular-season running from May 14 to September 9 Each team plays 40 regular-season games - four against five teams from the same conference and two teams from the other conference and three games against the remaining four teams The top eight teams in the league standings qualify for the playoffs - regardless of what conference they're in The playoffs will use a best-of-three format in the first round while the semifinals and WNBA Finals are best of five This season also includes a month-long break for the Paris 2024 Olympics The Las Vegas Aces are defending back-to-back WNBA champions ESPN anchor Elle Duncan has apologized to former WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes for calling her out on her podcast Duncan, 41, claimed six-time All-Star Swoopes had been spreading "hate" against WNBA rookie Clark Swoopes discussed the WNBA Rookie of the Year race between Clark and Angel Reese on her own Queens of the Court podcast last week The three-time MVP chose Chicago Sky's Reese as her pick to win the gong "I love her, but she's wrong here," Duncan said of Swoopes' take, per The Daily Mail. She's had some thoughts previously about Caitlin "This just doesn't feel right at all and it is starting to feel a little bit like hate from Sheryl Caitlin Clark insists her Paris 2024 snub has made her even more hungry and determined to realize her Olympic dream The WNBA rookie sensation was left off the roster for this summer's Olympics in a shock to many Clark will not be in Paris this summer "I think it just gives you something to work for," Clark said I think it's just a little more motivation I'm excited for the girls that are on the team "I know it's the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way of me being on the team or me not being on the team "I'm excited for them and I’m going to be rooting them on to win gold." to admit she hadn't listened to the full show Swoopes recorded with freelance writer Jordan Robinson "I did the thing you aren't supposed to do," Duncan wrote in a statement on X "I should have LISTENED to the show." Aces fans fell in love with Martin as soon as she touched down in Sin City but now she is off to the Bay Area for the next chapter of her career Martin appeared on ESPN for an interview to share her thoughts on the big move MORE: Iowa's Jada Gyamfi swoons over Kate Martin's WNBA Valkyries move but a video from her girlfriend Claire Gransee painted the hilarious full picture of the setting she was making the video call from Gransee's video showed Martin sitting in the back of the room while ESPN was airing on the television across the room "Let my girl get traded in peace," the caption for the video read OvertimeWBB/InstagramMORE: Kate Martin gifted custom gold necklace by Aces teammate Alysha Clark OvertieWBB/Instagram OvertimeWBB/InstagramKate Martin is just a regular so it's easy to see why she was welcomed by the Las Vegas fan base with open arms And you can expect much of the same with the new fans in Golden State Martin averaged just two points per game during her rookie campaign in limited minutes but she will have an opportunity to make her presence felt on a team that isn't back-to-back WNBA champions or a roster full of All-Star talent All grown up: Livvy Dunne heats up bedroom in all-black hometown selfie Daddy diss: Ciara shares baby’s disgruntled message after Wilson’s huge game Dad’s genes showing: Kobe Bryant’s oldest daughter Natalia towers over mom Cowboy $$$: Loreal Sarkisian rocks Daisy Dukes in Thanksgiving fit stunner WNBA rookie Kate Martin, who had America's full attention earlier this summer by hard-launching her relationship with Iowa girlfriend Claire Gransee is wrapping up the two-week break by stealing headlines yet again.  And you thought all we cared about was the Olympic gender drama which means we'll be right back to Caitlin Clark/Angel Reese coverage on the court and Kate Martin/Claire Gransee coverage off of it.  Kate got the ball rolling this week with an Instagram dump from her two-week vacation and the slide show set the world on fire thanks to yet another mirror picture with girlfriend Claire.  I thought these two would just sort of fade away They got a ton of attention in June when news of their relationship first stirred the pot but then it's been crickets ever since.  But the WNBA has been off for two weeks now, which means the ladies are out and about, and ready to captivate the country once again.  For those who don't know much about Kate Martin she's Caitlin Clark's old teammate from Iowa so you know she's ready for prime time.  But she was also supposed to go undrafted in May only to instead be drafted by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces she's not just a benchsitter with a hot girlfriend Combine that with her off-the-field resume and it's been a wild few months for Hawkeye Kate Martin.  Can't wait to see what her and Grace do next.  You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. 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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER her girlfriend took center stage with a surprise that melted hearts and involved some waddling guests revealed on Instagram that the WNBA player had planned a special date that brought her dream to life The couple spent the day with Magellanic penguins Martin and Gransee could be seen holding a penguin while smiling for the camera Epic,” Gransee wrote on her Instagram Stories The penguin-themed outing was just the latest public moment shared between the couple.  Their relationship first became public in June 2024 after Martin posted a photo of them together followed by affectionate social media comments in the months after Martin had shown her own love and appreciation for Gransee posting a sweet birthday tribute on Instagram Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin speaks at press conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse “Taking a break from sponsored posts to wish my fav person a happy birthday 23 looks good on you,” the 24-year-old WNBA guard wrote calling Gransee her "fav person" in the caption Martin is preparing to take on a new challenge with the Valkyries a newly formed team that selected her during the league’s expansion draft in December.  Martin is expected to play a bigger role with the Valkyries when they open their season against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 16 One week after rocking America with an apparent hard launch of their relationship WNBA rookie Kate Martin and Iowa girlfriend Claire Gransee are back to stealing the headlines.  I can't think of a better way to celebrate America's 248th birthday Bikini pictures that rock the internet are what our founding fathers envisioned when they declared our independence all those years ago and I think society has done them proud this week.  dominating a mirror selfie before a big Fourth of July outing in Boston: some have speculated that there could be trouble in paradise because that is most definitely not Kate Martin in the picture Kate was off helping the Las Vegas Aces pummel the Washington Mystics did Kate have a great game while Claire was back in Boston turning on all of America one assist and a whopping zero points in nearly 15 minutes Oh well. Maybe she's hitting the rookie wall that shouldn't affect what's quickly become America's next big love story They first popped up on our radar about 10 days ago and it's been a rocket ship to the top ever since.  the internet discovered Kate and Claire were an item via TikTok: Can't wait to see what's next.  Former Iowa star Kate Martin ended up as a healthy DNP (did not play) as Aces head coach Becky Hammon opted to field just eight players in the loss This only meant that Martin's girlfriend was not able to see the Aces guard in action in what would have been her playoff debut.  both Martin and Gransee were able to turn heads with their outfit for Sunday's contest It was Gransee who posted a short clip of themselves on TikTok showcasing their fits for the game.  The fans loved what they saw from the couple, who went public with their relationship in August as Martin and Gransee flexed their outfits for the showdown against the Liberty.  "claire looks good in anything," said a viewer.  "you are feeding families with this kate content oml keep it coming," commented another "y’all are everything i swear.." reacted a fan.  "The fits go crazy🔥🔥" a supporter stated.  "i swear this is the best looking couple," another said.  "ok but the way kate can pull off both," said a comment the TikTok video above actually had Martin and Gransee swapping outfits.  Gransee posted a photo of herself donning the white top and denim jacket combo Martin was wearing in the video.  Martin was also filmed heading into the Barclays Center in Brooklyn New York before the game with the same outfit her girlfriend was wearing in the TikTok.  Martin was wearing an A'ja Wilson jersey (as were her Aces teammates) as a tribute to the newly-crowned three-time WNBA MVP.  it isn't likely that Martin will get some minutes in Game 2 on Tuesday as the two-time defending champs Aces look to tie up the series against Sabrina Ionescu and Co you can be sure that Gransee will still be a supportive girlfriend regardless of the outcome of the game.  By Paolo Songco is a trending news writer for Athlon Sports fans were still extremely excited for Martin when the news became official "I'm very thankful for the Aces and everything I got to learn there, but I'm really excited for this new beginning and to build something from the ground up."—Kate Martin on being selected by the Valkyries from the Aces 💜 pic.twitter.com/r7i3Z73llt Since only Martin's face and a blank wall behind her were shown on her virtual interview screen X user @aclassyteaparty reposted Gransee's video with the caption please 😭 pic.twitter.com/MZG5tQCnrA All the teams in the league were asked to submit a list of six protected players on their roster The Aces opted not to include Martin in theirs which gave Golden State the opportunity to snag her.  Martin's girlfriend, Claire Gransee, took to TikTok to share a glimpse of how the former Iowa star took the news. In the five-second clip, Martin is seen sitting in front of her laptop as she spoke to ESPN shortly after the news broke.  Gransee's video quickly turned heads on the social media platform as the fans reacted to her insider view of Martin's live interview on ESPN.  "i’m so glad you were there to support her thru this ok :,)" a comment on TikTok read "Ok but like what was her reaction??" asked a fan.  "girl a kate martin behind you!!!!" said another.  "Love 🥰🥰🥰 is she happy I think we will get to see a lot of play time!" commented a viewer.  "i love how youre just like oh hey she’s actually behind me," reacted another.  "Help this is so goofy i love this," a reaction read.  According to The U.S. Sun Martin and Gransee went public with their relationship in June where Martin suited up for the Hawkeyes for five seasons.   Martin expressed her gratitude to the Aces while also sharing how much she's looking forward to a fresh start with the Valkyries.  "I'm really excited," she said "This league is all about opportunity I'm very thankful for the Aces and everything I got to learn there but I'm really excited for this new beginning and to build something from the ground up with the Valkyries." In her rookie year with the Aces, Martin averaged just 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game.  Relationship rumors were sparked when Martin posted a selfie of her and Gransee on her Instagram story Sunday night that was captioned with the '🥰' emoji Then the rumors were confirmed when Martin commented on a TikTok post about her and Gransee's relationship with, "She is gorgeous Now that Gransee and Martin's relationship has been thrust into the spotlight many of Gransee's Instagram pictures have been making waves Current Las Vegas Aces and former Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin during a press conference at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Gransee seems to have visited a number of prime vacation destinations in recent years.  She appeared to bring in the new year in 2023 in Oahu And a trip that Gransee took to Las Vegas in March might have been foreshadowing regarding Martin's WNBA career.  It's easy to understand what Martin meant with her TikTok comment earlier this week.  fans of women's basketball have focused their attention on the inaugural season of the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league featuring a bevy of WNBA stars competing for a championship Among them is Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin who's suiting up for Laces BC in Unrivaled was on hand to support the Laces BC star on Monday Gransee and a friend made sure to have some extra enjoyment during the game "Yapping & wine-ing," wrote Gransee on her Instagram story Kate Martin's girlfriend Claire Gransee watched Unrivaled on Monday with the 24-year-old Martin contributing 10 points who plays for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA starred for the squad with a game-high 21 points on top of six rebounds and three assists.  Laces BC will return to action on Friday against Vinyl BC Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin talks to the media at the 2024 WNBA Draft Martin is expected to play a bigger role for the Valkyries in her second season in the WNBA after hardly getting playing time with the Las Vegas Aces in her rookie stint.  Aside from playing in Unrivaled, the former Iowa standout has been tirelessly working on her game sharing videos of her personal workouts on Instagram it also helps that she has a supportive girlfriend 18 pick in the second round of the 2024 draft and instantly earned a spot in the defending champions' rotation.  Martin is also a fan favorite in the WNBA. She grew her popularity during her career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, where she played with Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark Many of her fans are invested in her basketball career but some are interested in her off-court activities Martin posted an image on her Instagram story of herself and her friend many fans speculated that Martin and Gransee were dating.  Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin posts a photo with Claire Gransee on her Instagram Stories on June 23 a TikTok video featuring images of Gransee was posted and it didn't take long for Martin to see it ultimately confirming her relationship status with Gransee "I'm a lucky girl," Martin commented.  feel free to save this to your camera roll," Gransee replied and 1.2 assists in 14.3 minutes per game off the bench Martin and Clark led them to two straight national championship appearances While the reunion between the former Iowa Hawkeyes teammates is causing a stir it's also facilitating a flurry of attention for a relative newcomer to this longtime friendship: Kate Martin's girlfriend While neither Martin nor Gransee have officially announced their relationship Martin all-but confirmed the rumors when she commented on a TikTok post about her and Gransee's relationship with fans are flocking to Gransee's Instagram account Former Iowa Hawkeyes and current Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin (20) take questions at Rocket Mortgage Arena Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK One photo of Gransee's recent trip to Las Vegas has attracted a lot of attention Her caption is "playing for keeps now".  Another vacation photo of Gransee in Hawaii from 2023 has turned a lot of heads.  And Gransee's most recent Instagram post which addresses her graduation from the University of Iowa It isn't difficult to understand what Martin sees in Gransee.  After a successful career as an Iowa Hawkeye alongside Caitlin Clark Martin was selected by the Aces in the second round of the 2024 WNBA draft.  Although Martin was a long shot to make the team And she has since carved out a valuable role for herself with the two-time defending WNBA champions.  basketball is the last thing on fans' minds after Martin's most recent Instagram story.  Martin posted an Instagram story standing with someone who appears to be her girlfriend.  Kate Martin’s Instagram story from June 23 Martin is alongside a woman with the Instagram handle @claire.gransee "switched coasts for the weekend!"  Martin's own story then includes the heart-eyes emoji.  And fans are taking this as evidence that Martin and Gransee are a couple.  "I’m glad Kate martin living her life like she grown out here got herself a new life in vegas and a lil boo thang," one fan wrote on X "I knew Kate Martin would have a hot girlfriend but OMG," said another Things are going well for Martin at the moment #BlackLivesMatter #Celebrities #ColtonHaynes #OITNB #RuPaulsDragRace By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use WNBA star Kate Martin seems to confirm she has a 'perfect' new girlfriend WNBA rookie Kate Martin appears to have publicly launched her relationship Claire Gransee posted a mirror snap with the Las Vegas Aces player to her Instagram stories "switched coasts for the weekend." Martin then reshared the pic to her own stories with a smiling emoji surrounded by hearts While that in and of itself confirmed nothing the body language and bright smiles between the two were enough for people to start drawing their own conclusions if i looked like her i’d be making money moves too i cant even lie 😩😩money martini deserves the best for real happy for you queen🙏 @katemartin03 #katemartin #wlw #bi Martin appeared to further confirm suspicions commenting on the above TikTok to say that Gransee is "gorgeous According to Autostraddle, queer basketball fans had already been speculating as to what team Martin plays for and a casual confirmation was clearly met with equal parts enthusiasm and lowkey heartbreak from ladies who'd hoped to have a chance with her themselves Martin has become a fan favorite player since being selected 18th in the WNBA draft this year by the Aces She's also currently in contention for the All-Star Game whose players are partially selected through fan voting When told she was currently ranked 12th amongst voters Martin expressed gratitude while also remaining humble "There are a lot more deserving people to get those votes A lot more deserving people who should go to the All-Star Game I haven't earned anything while I've been here." Rachel Kiley is presumably a writer and definitely not a terminator She can usually be found crying over queerbaiting in the Pitch Perfect franchise or on Twitter This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Nikki Haley announced Sunday who will spearhead her campaign in Iowa a mix of young Republican strategists and state politicians is touting the South Carolina Governor and U.S Ambassador to the United Nations as a “new generation” ahead of the Iowa caucuses Haley is working to separate herself from an increasingly crowded Republican field Haley has hosted or participated in 24 grassroots events in Iowa These events have ranged from large town halls to intimate meet-and-greets she launched the Women For Nikki coalition in Des Moines Despite focusing on grassroots campaigning in early primary states like Iowa and New Hampshire Haley is still trailing Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump calling him “Trump without the charm,” though she doesn’t often go after the former president by name She did say it was a “mistake” that he chose not to attend Iowa Senator Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride in Des Moines the first week of June 6 a “beautiful day,” Haley also shot back by calling it a “terrible day.”  Haley has positioned herself as the “new generation,” while framing her predecessors Haley made headlines when she said politicians over 75 should be required to take “mental competency tests,” even suggesting at a town hall in Dubuque in late May that Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley would take one “in a heartbeat.” When asked at Ernst’s Roast and Ride on June 3 Grassley told the Des Moines Register “I rely on the voters of Iowa to decide who’s competent in an election Haley emphasizes a litany of Republican issues closing the southern border and opposing gun control She also draws heavily on her foreign policy experience ambassador and her track record confronting U.S adversaries such as Russia and China on the world stage Haley said she would support whoever Republicans nominate for president "I don't play for second," she said during a CNN Town Hall hosted in Des Moines on June 4 Mackey will be Haley’s Iowa Political Director He was previously a campaign manager for Congressman Zach Nunn’s winning campaign in IA-03 He plans on building a true grassroots leadership team and a network of supporters to light up phone lines and put in the groundwork “We’re running our caucus operation the Iowa way,” he said “Iowa is a word-of-mouth state and the way we are building out our team is reflective of that.”  49 of Scott County is a “mom on a mission” according to her campaign team She is pushing to win her competitive district and advance Iowa values in the senate economic growth and regulator stability for businesses and safe communities “a champion of the next generation and will renew our pride in America.” During a May town hall hosted in Davenport the state senator introduced Haley as someone who can talk about more than what are typically considered “women’s issues” like education and childcare protecting the border and keeping America first on the international stage Cournoyer also spoke in support of Senate File 482 in March which prohibits people from entering a school restroom or changing room that does not align with their sex at birth, according to previous reporting. "We need to ensure that all students feel safe at our schools so they can focus on learning," said Cournoyer "We cannot sacrifice the rights and privacy of some students to accommodate the rights and privacy of others."  Appanoose County boasts a midwestern work ethic balancing his family and duties for constituents Harris believes Haley will be an “exceptional president.”  “Nikki Haley is the woman in the arena and the next generation leader America needs Republicans need a nominee who can win the general election and defeat Joe Biden She will be an exceptional president,” he said Roberts is a former Polk GOP Chair and Iowa Secretary of State nominee. She was married to the late State Party Chairman Steve Roberts She is impressed with Haley’s foreign policy experience and her time as governor saying she provides the leadership required in the White House Sukup-Schmitt is a millennial business leader Haley’s Iowa team says her work at the family business Sukup Manufacturing is crucial to keeping Iowa agriculture’s prominence “Millennials like myself want a bold leader who will build a strong and proud America for decades to come She is the hardest-working candidate in this race and anyone who underestimates her will be in for a big surprise.”  Noelle Alviz-Gransee is a breaking news reporter at the Des Moines Register. Follow her on Twitter @NoelleHannika or email her at NAlvizGransee@registermedia.com Nearly 100 dogs were rescued Friday in Boone County when sheriff's deputies discovered an apparent puppy mill during a routine welfare check A deputy went to the 800 block of 170th Street for a welfare check on then missing woman Sara Stanfield the deputy saw many dogs that appeared to be neglected and what appeared to be a puppy mill Stanfield is connected to the Paris Puppies Paradise breeding facility registered to the address It is not known yet the extent of Stanfield's involvement in the degraded condition of the facility Animal control authorities were called in along with representatives from the Boone Area Humane Society and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa the facility owner cooperated with authorities and agreed to surrender approximately 93 dogs Some dogs remain at the site and the owner continues to cooperate with authorities "When we arrived the smell hit us before we even entered the buildings," ARL wrote in a post on Facebook "The dogs were living in their own feces and urine including some pregnant mamas and newborn puppies Many of the dogs were matted and some incredibly thin." This case is still under investigation by the Boone County Sheriff's Office no determination had been made regarding criminal charges Noelle Alviz-Gransee is a breaking news reporter at the Des Moines Register. Follow her on Twitter@NoelleHannika or email her at NAlvizGransee@registermedia.com Clark and Claire returned the favor with love-filled reactions Claire Gransee re-shared Kate Martin's post on her story and added a 'cat pout' emoji Gransee didn't play for the college's women's basketball program She is a Human Resources Associate for Publicis Sapient in Boston Martin and Gransee went public with their relationship in June 2024 after the former was drafted by the Las Vegas Aces Caitlin Clark's 2024 recap post on Instagram was similar to Kate Martin's. The Indiana Fever star shared a montage of pics including ones with her former college teammates The former Iowa icons made significant leaps in their basketball careers Caitlin Clark won the WNBA Rookie of the Year and shattered several other records en route to winning Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year becoming the first women's basketball player to win the accolade who went to the WNBA draft to support her former college teammate ended up getting picked by the defending champions She was picked by the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion draft and will now be a franchise centerpiece 2025 could be huge for both Clark and Martin The former will now gun for a WNBA title under new coach Stephanie White while the latter will finally make her mark with a significant role on a team after sporadic playing time on the Aces Your perspective matters!Start the conversation Claire Gransee, girlfriend of Golden State Valkyries star Kate Martin shared her excitement about going on a date to see penguins Gransee uploaded photos of their recent visit on her Instagram story two penguins could be seen wandering in the room the couple was seen carrying a penguin while they posed for a snap The penguins shown in both photos are of the Magellanic species Gransee's girlfriend, Martin, played in her rookie year with the Las Vegas Aces after being drafted by the franchise as the 18th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 WNBA Draft She averaged 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds last season while playing in a limited role Kate Martin was also part of the inaugural season of the Unrivaled women's 3x3 basketball league playing for the Laces alongside veteran stars Tiffany Hayes Before entering the WNBA Martin played college basketball for Iowa State She was part of the Hawkeyes women's basketball team that made back-to-back NCAA championship final games in 2023 and 2024 She also became the first player in the program's history to amass 900+ points Kate Martin posted a heartfelt message to her girlfriend Claire Gransee to celebrate her turning 23 years of age The loving message was accompanied by a collection of photos that showed the couple expressing their affection for each other The 24-year-old basketball star admitted that Gransee was her favorite person while adding that she was taking a break from sponsored posts to appreciate her Kate Martin and Claire Gransee reportedly began their relationship during their college days at the University of Iowa Martin was one of several players selected by the league's newest team she will be hoping to get off to a positive start WNBA star Kate Martin took her girlfriend Claire Gransee to a scenic view of San Francisco which was captured in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) the couple can be seen walking on the boardwalk on the way to the beach in the Bay Area with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background The two are in San Francisco because it is the new home of Kate Martin after being selected by the expansion team Golden State Valkyries in the expansion draft from the Las Vegas Aces Martin and Gransee's love story reportedly started during their collegiate days at the University of Iowa They made their relationship public in June Gransee graduated with a degree in Communications Studies and currently works as a Human Resources Associate for Boston-based firm Publicis Sapient played her WNBA rookie season with the Aces last year She was a fan favorite despite seeing limited minutes in a stacked team Martin averaged 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds She is currently lined up in the newly formed 3-on-3 Unrivaled Basketball League playing for Laces BC with fellow WNBA stars Tiffany Hayes Kate Martin is looking to raise her game and contribute immediately for expansion team Golden State Valkyries The Iowa product Martin was among the 11 players picked by WNBA newbies Valkyries in the expansion draft in December Monique Billings (Phoenix Mercury) and Julia Vanloo (Washington Mystics) In an interview with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe on their "A Touch More" podcast last month, Martin spoke about her mindset heading into the new WNBA season The Valkyries are coached by Natalie Nakase, who was an assistant for the Aces from 2022 to 2024 and was able to handle Martin in her rookie year Golden State Valkyries star Kate Martin took to Instagram on Friday to react to her girlfriend's story The former Las Vegas Aces guard dropped a two-word reaction to her girlfriend Claire Gransee's wholesome Valentine's Day post and reshared it on her handle Claire Gransee posted a story on Instagram which showed various clippings of the couple's time together pieces of notes that had her name in a heart sharing these precious memories the former Iowa alumn wrote: Kate then responded to this message with a note of her own The Valkyries guard reshared the story and dropped a two-worded reaction: Kate and Claire first met during their time at Iowa University While Martin went on to become the captain of the Hawkeyes and dominate college basketball alongside Caitlin Clark Claire completed her bachelor's in communication studies with minors in Law and News & Media Literacy Claire graduated from the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences she is currently a Human Resources Associate at Publicis Sapient in Boston a position she has held since November 2024 selected Kate Martin as their player of choice from the Las Vegas Aces during the WNBA expansion draft on Dec This meant the former Iowa star would leave Sin City after a year and head to California for her latest venture recorded her final day in Vegas and shared the video was shared on X by a fan on X Captioning the post with a short message the fan wrote: The Valkyries star was seen packing her bags during the vlog as she was joined by her girlfriend Claire Gransee Martin could be heard calling her girlfriend "awesome' and "the best" during the video as she helped her with her shifting process Both were also spotted going to breakfast at Kate Martin's favorite breakfast place in Vegas before starting the tedious job of packing her locker and loading the U-Haul van The video ended with the two going for a rollercoaster ride but not before they attended a show alongside Kiah Stokes and Alisha Gray girlfriend of Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin shared her excitement about the marriage of reality star Gabby Windey and comedian Robby Hoffman Gransee reshared Windey's post about their low-key ceremony in Las Vegas earlier this year on her Instagram story Windey shared several photos and clips of her wedding to Hoffman Grensee's girlfriend, Martin, spent her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces after being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 WNBA draft Martin played for six years with the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2019 until 2024 they led the Hawkeyes to two straight national championship game appearances in 2023 and 2024 She is currently part of the inaugural season of Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women's basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart Martin plays for the Lunar Owls BC alongside two-time WNBA champion Jackie Young and five-time All-Star Alyssa Thomas Martin will play for the debuting Valkyries in 2025 after the team selected her in the WNBA expansion draft in December Kate Martin reacted to an Instagram story of Iowa women's basketball assistant coach Raina Harmon wearing Martin's new jersey with the Golden State Valkyries On Feb. 27, the coach shared a couple of photos wearing Martin's No. 20 Golden State jersey Martin reshared the post on her Instagram story with the caption: Harmon coached Martin for five years at Iowa and still supports her former players in the WNBA Along with head coach Lisa Bluder and several coaches they were present when Kate Martin and Caitlin Clark battled for the first time on May 26 Harmon shared several photos following the Las Vegas Aces' 99-80 win against the Indiana Fever made Valentine’s Day extra special for a friend with a heartfelt gesture In an Instagram story shared by Sydney Lawson Martin and Gransee were seen greeting her with a bouquet of flowers Overwhelmed by the couple’s kindness, Lawson recorded a video of the moment before stepping out of her car The two Iowa graduates stood with warm smiles Lawson later shared the video on her story expressing her appreciation for Martin and Gransee’s thoughtful gesture Claire Gransee reposted Lawson’s video on her Instagram story accompanying it with a five-word reaction that perfectly captured the heartfelt moment currently playing for the Golden State Valkyries the former Iowa standout did not participate in the recently concluded 3x3 league's 1-on-1 tournament On Valentine’s Day, Claire Gransee honored her girlfriend and WNBA star Kate Martin with a heartfelt tribute She shared a touching Instagram story featuring a compilation of memorable moments they’ve shared over the years Martin responded to her partner's heartfelt gesture with a sweet two-word reaction Martin and Gransee's relationship is believed to have started during their time in Iowa though they kept it private until last year when Martin joined the WNBA frequently attending Unrivaled games and cheering Martin on from the sidelines the couple also shared a special moment as Martin experienced her first NBA game with Gransee by her side Kate Martin and her girlfriend the fan took note of a necklace that Kate was wearing that had her girlfriend's initials on it The fan further claimed that Claire also has a similar necklace with Kate's initials on it Kate Martin and Claire Gransee reportedly made their relationship public in June after the Las Vegas Aces selected Martin in the 2024 WNBA draft The couple attended college together at Iowa where the 6-foot guard suited up for the Hawkeyes for five seasons Currently in the WNBA offseason, Kate will play for the Laces Basketball Club in the Unrivaled league which is set to tipoff its inaugural season on Jan The Golden State Valkyries recruit was the 27th player signed by the 3-on-3 league and took to Instagram on Thursday to give a sneak peek of their Unrivaled practice Martin's story featured a well-lit basketball court complete with LED screens that displayed the league's name and logo Kate Martin concluded her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces averaging 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in the 34 games she played in the 2024 WNBA season Kate Martin took to Instagram on Saturday to share a throwback post of 2024, which featured snaps of her with her girlfriend, Claire Gransee, her family and her friends, including Caitlin Clark Martin showed love to her close ones with the post and coupled it with a heartwarming message as she embraced the new year Caitlin Clark took to the comment section to reciprocate the love Claire Gransee reshared Martin's post on her story and coupled it with a cat pout emoji Kate Martin and Claire Gransee went to Iowa together Gransee currently works as a human resources associate for Publicis Sapient in Boston were trending on social media earlier this week.  Martin confirmed her relationship with Gransee during the 2024 WNBA season She replied to a TikTok video that included this message: "I can't even be upset if that's Kate Martin's girlfriend because she is literally gorgeous stunning beautiful perfect." The former Iowa star replied Although it's been a while since Martin posted anything on social media about Gransee she gave her girlfriend a birthday shoutout on Instagram this Friday.  "Taking a break from sponsored posts to wish my fav person a happy birthday! 23 looks good on you," Martin wrote for her caption Kate Martin's girlfriend poses for a photo.  This isn't the first time that Gransee has gone viral on social media. Well before her relationship with Martin went public, she left her Instagram followers speechless over a swimsuit photo wore a pink bikini while on vacation in Hawaii.   countless people complimented Gransee's appearance.  Martin is gearing up for her first season in Golden State She averaged 2.6 points per game with the Las Vegas Aces.  "It’s a pretty cool opportunity "They haven’t had an expansion draft in a really long time It’s something super cool to be a part of and I feel really grateful that they chose me Obviously they’re going to be aggressive and we’re going to have more people added seeing the roster come together and what it’s going to be how training camp is going to look."  We'll see if Gransee attends Martin's games next season.  Kate Martin's girlfriend Claire Gransee doesn't post many pictures from her relationship with the WNBA star. However, when it comes to her friends, Gransee often goes public with her relationships the girlfriend of the Golden State Valkyries star posted snaps with her best friend Isiah in dedication to his birthday she shared a picture of them enjoying beer together Claire Gransee is in Miami to support her girlfriend Kate Martin in the Unrivaled league joining other star players like Jackie Young A photo dump from Aug. 26 last year featuring Kate Martin with Claire Gransee caught the attention of a lot of fans Gransee posted a series of pictures on her Instagram including pictures from a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park One of the pictures included a shot in Nikon Coolpix with Kate Martin as the couple clicked a mirror selfie Among the fans flooding the post with comments Gransee also clarified in the reply that it was a photo dump Martin was excellent in her first Unrivaled game on Saturday In a massive 86-48 win over the Phantom BC the Valkyries star scored 12 points on 5 of 10 shooting from the field and 2 of 5 from the 3-point line She also posted a team-high 10 rebounds and two steals in the game was among the notable people reacting to the Valkyries star's latest Instagram post Martin joined Samsung as their latest endorser The former Iowa product released her first ad on Friday in which she endorsed the Galaxy smartphone Gransee joined Martin's well-wishers in the comments section She was seemingly impressed with the watch Martin rocked throughout the commercial Gransee made her feelings known in five words Martin's business portfolio has grown since the Las Vegas Aces surprisingly drafted her in the 2024 WNBA draft Martin only attended the event to support her former Iowa teammate Martin got a roster spot as the Aces drafted her 18th overall in the second round After playing a sporadic role in her rookie season on the contending Aces team Martin headed to the Valkyries in the expansion draft and is a franchise centerpiece she seems to have broadened the possibilities of striking new business deals with billion-dollar brands like Samsung After weeks of posting pictures with each other without indicating they were dating Kate Martin and her girlfriend Claire Gransee haven't been shy about their relationship since going public in June The couple often posts about and with each other on their social media accounts Martin and Gransee also showed their love for each other on Valentine's Day Gransee shared a montage of their moments on her Instagram story Martin replied with a sweet two-word reply Kate Martin and Claire Gransee attended Iowa together while Gransee pursued a major in Communication Studies and minors in Law and Media Literacy Gransee works as a Human Resources Associate for Publicis Sapient in Boston Also read: Caitlin Clark hilariously calls out Kate Martin for endorsing $268.21B brand's phone - "Send me the new number" Kate Martin has been having a great outing at the inaugural Unrivaled League The Golden State Valkyrie star's girlfriend While Martin has been putting up work for the 3X3 basketball she has also been enjoying some gateways with Gransee Martin posted a beach picture of her girlfriend on her Instagram story and reacted with one word Martin and Claire Gransee have been together for quite some time now the couple has kept their relationship on a low profile Moreover, Gransee has also been in attendance for Kate Martin's games in Unrivaled. When Martin and the Laces BC faced the Mist BC on Monday, Gransee cheered Martin After barely getting any playing minutes for the Las Vegas Aces in her rookie season Martin's move to the Golden State Valkyrie might prove to be big for the former Iowa Hawkeyes player There are hopes that she will get her playing minutes with her new team next WNBA season Kate Martin's girlfriend Claire Gransee made a grand birthday post on her social media to shower love on her best friend on his big day The girlfriend of the WNBA star posted a few pictures on her IG story featuring lovely pictures with her childhood friend Isiah she posted a cozied-up picture with her best friend in a black ensemble Gransee wore a black leather jacket over a matching lace top Gransee posted a picture with Isiah as they rocked a matching T-shirt One of the pictures in the top corner also showed the best friends enjoying beer together The relationship rumors between Martin and Gransee started in July 2024 when Martin posted a series of pictures on her Instagram that also featured one with her girlfriend Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin and girlfriend Claire Gransee are using the WNBA offseason to spend quality time together They recently went on a romantic escape and shared snaps from the trip on social media Gransee took to her Instagram stories and posted photos of her lovely getaway with her hooper-girlfriend The stories showed them staying in a cabin amid the woods Kate Martin and Gransee met at the University of Iowa where they both attended college They made their relationship public in June this year as Martin started her WNBA journey after being selected by the Las Vegas Aces in the second round of the 2024 WNBA draft Gransee currently works as a Human Resources Associate at digital consultancy firm Publicis Sapient she graduated with a degree in Communications Studies Martin played limited minutes with the Aces in her rookie season and posted 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in close to 12 minutes in 34 games with the Aces The former Iowa star's stay in Las Vegas was however cut short as she was placed in the expansion draft and was selected by the Valkyries who are set to make their WNBA debut next season While enjoying her time with her partner in the offseason Kate Martin is looking forward to the beginning of a new journey with the Golden State Valykries after being one of 11 players selected in the expansion draft earlier this month She said she welcomed the fresh start while vowing to do her best with her new ball club Before she plunges into action for the Valkyries, Kate Martin will be seen in the newly formed 3-on-3 Unrivaled Basketball League She is one of 36 WNBA players who will feature in the inaugural season of the league Las Vegas Aces guard Kate Martin is enjoying the WNBA offseason spending time with her girlfriend Claire Gransee She recently shared a photo of them on social media The 24-year-old Iowa standout took to her Instagram stories to share a photo of her and Gransee cozying up in a mirror selfie Kate Martin and Gransee met in Iowa where they both attended college Gransee graduated with a degree in Communications Studies and currently works for Boston-based recruitment agency Beacon Hill Technologies as per her LinkedIn profile She is also active on Instagram and has over 23,000 followers played in her rookie season in the last WNBA campaign after being selected in the second round of the 2024 draft by the Aces following a solid collegiate career with the Hawkeyes She played in 34 games and had averages of 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game. While she had limited minutes in a stacked Las Vegas roster the team viewed her as being part of what it wanted to build moving forward Apart from spending quality time with girlfriend Claire Gransee during the WNBA break Kate Martin is also preparing for her scheduled participation in the inaugural season of the newly formed Unrivaled Basketball League set to tip off in January in Miami Martin is one of over 30 WNBA players set to see action in the 3-on-3 league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart of the reigning champions New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx She is part of the Laces Basketball Club Courtney Williams (Lynx) and Stefanie Dolson (Washington Mystics) Her Las Vegas Aces teammate Kelsey Plum was also drafted to play with the team but had to pull out recently to give more time for herself during the WNBA break Unrivaled will feature six competing teams in its maiden season It was established to give women's professional basketball players a viable option to showcase their talents while earning good money at the same time other Aces players seeing action at Unrivaled are Jackie Young Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin's girlfriend donning an all-black outfit for a mirror selfie who made her relationship with the WNBA star public in June shared the photo as she prepared for a work-related activity As per her LinkedIn profile, Gransee works for Boston-based recruitment agency Beacon Hill Technologies. She graduated with a degree in Communications Studies from the University of Iowa, where she met Kate Martin Gransee has been a constant supporter of Martin's career which is now taking another path with the Valkyries after she was selected in the expansion draft Kate Martin played 34 games in her rookie season with the Aces last campaign averaging 2.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game She was tipped to become part of the long-term plans of the team until she was made available for the expansion draft and nabbed by Golden State Claire Gransee was with Kate Martin when she was selected by the Valkyries from the expansion draft Gransee shared a video of Martin being interviewed by ESPN following her selection She was also with the WNBA star when she packed up her apartment Kate Martin was among the 11 players selected by the Valkyries ahead of their inaugural season in the WNBA Stephanie Talbot (LA) Cecilia Zandalasini (Minnesota) Monique Billings (Phoenix) and Julie Vanloo (Washington) Martin spent her rookie season with the Aces where she played limited minutes but was a steady fixture in the team's rotation and the community But before she plunges into action in Golden State Martin will play first in the newly formed Unrivaled Basketball League She will play for Laces Basketball Club in the 3-on-3 league alongside fellow WNBA players Kayla McBride (Minnesota Lynx) Courtney Williams (Lynx) and Stefanie Dolson (Washington Wizards) Martin's former Aces teammate Kelsey Plum was also initially part of the team but she withdrew to give more time for herself in the WNBA offseason The Unrivaled Basketball League was founded by Breanna Stewart (New York) and Napheesa Collier (Minnesota) to give professional women's players a viable alternative to showcase their talents while earning good money Open in NewsBreak|Sign inChoose your location Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin continues to make headlines- this time The former Iowa standout and fan-favorite recently went viral alongside her girlfriend after a series of social media posts captured the internet’s attention Martin gave Gransee a sweet birthday shoutout on Instagram pausing her usual sponsored content to write “Taking a break from sponsored posts to wish my fav person a happy birthday Happy birthday.” Gransee replied with a heartfelt the most,” adding to the online craze surrounding the couple The two have kept things relatively low-key but Martin first confirmed the relationship during the 2024 WNBA season While Martin is preparing for her first season with the Valkyries Gransee is turning heads on social media in her own right Well before their relationship became public Gransee made waves online after posting a snapshot of herself in a pink bikini while vacationing in Hawaii drawing admiration from her 28,000-plus Instagram followers and beyond praising Gransee’s effortless style and beauty The photo set against a tropical backdrop helped solidify her presence 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comment on the story Kate Martin and Claire Gransee have both been making headlines with their relationship Martin caused a frenzy on social media when she commented on Gransee's posts Gransee has also been supportive of Martin's professional career, accompanying her to various sporting events, including an Iowa football game against Northwestern. The couple also gave their followers a glimpse into their New Year's Eve celebrations Kate Martin was drafted by the WNBA expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries, with the sixth pick on Dec. 6 from the Las Vegas Aces After the player announcements came to an end the former Aces star was interviewed by ESPN analysts where she talked about her admiration for Valkyries coach Nakase and it was quite difficult to ascertain where and who she was with during the time of the interview the secret was apparently exposed minutes after the interview as her girlfriend leading fans to claim she was in the same room as Kate Martin The TikTok was reposted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter): Her teammates include Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum The competition is slated to tip-off on Jan with games broadcasted on TNT Sports and truTV and streaming available via Max As part of her transition from Las Vegas to San Francisco, Martin posted a video of her last day in the city, which included her girlfriend Claire Gransee and a couple of Aces players The video shows Kate Martin thanking her girlfriend calling her "awesome" and "the best" while describing their day They first went to one of Martin's favorite spots to get breakfast and the player even showed off her talents to create figures in the coffee She then showed her locker room and the Aces facility They picked up some boxes to pack things up The couple then went to eat dinner before going to "Mad Apple" for a show Martin even showed that she was accompanied by Kiah Stokes and Allisha Gray the only two Aces veterans who appeared in the video They finished the night by getting on a rollercoaster before heading home and sleeping for one last time before leaving the city Kate Martin is set to join the newest WNBA team where the Warriors of the NBA play their games Fans reacted to her video and the fact that she's leaving the Aces with one fan showing their unhappiness with the idea of her playing on a different team even predicting that she'll improve if she links up with Steph Curry Her relationship with Claire also received positive comments One fan was concerned about how Kate Martin would afford to live in San Francisco Martin was one of the most popular players in the 2024 WNBA season and fans are keen to see what's next for her Kate Martin is currently showcasing her skills in Unrivaled while making the most of her time in Miami has already played four games in the league’s inaugural season Martin took the opportunity to enjoy some downtime The former Iowa standout spent her evening watching an NBA game Cleveland Cavaliers matchup at Kaseya Center She wasn’t alone and was joined by her girlfriend as the couple watched what turned out to be a one-sided contest suffering a 126-106 defeat to the Cavaliers Martin also shared a courtside snapshot of the game on her Instagram Story revealing that it was her first time watching an NBA game live later reshared the post and responded with a simple yet heartfelt one-word reaction the Golden State Valkyries guard last took the court on Monday in a matchup against Angel Reese The 6-foot guard finished with seven points on 3 of 8 shooting Kate Martin's performances on the court have been impressive, but she has also ensured her growing fanbase gets a glimpse into her personal life during her time in Miami. Last week, Martin shared moments from a beach outing with her girlfriend offering fans a look at her time away from basketball Gransee has been a constant source of support attending Unrivaled games and cheering Martin on from the sidelines the couple reportedly began dating during their time in Iowa but they only made it public last year after Martin entered the WNBA