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Kate Martins Girlfriend, Who is Kate Martins?

Kate Martin, a rising star in the WNBA playing for the Las Vegas Aces, is in a relationship with Claire Gransee, whom she likely met during their time at the University of Iowa.

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Updated Jun 26, 2024

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Kate Martins Girlfriend, Who is Kate Martins?

Kate Martins Girlfriend

Kate Martin, a popular WNBA rookie for the Las Vegas Aces, recently shared an Instagram story with Claire Gransee, sparking dating rumors. Martin confirmed the relationship with a TikTok comment praising Gransee’s looks. Gransee graduated from the University of Iowa in May 2024 with a 3.94 GPA, majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Law and Media Literacy.

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After graduation, she moved to Boston. Martin, who earned a Master’s Degree in Sport and Recreation Management, likely met Gransee during her time at Iowa, where Gransee worked as a Front Desk administrator for nearly three years.

Who is Kate Martins?

Kate Martin is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. She played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was selected by the Aces in the second round (18th overall) of the 2024 WNBA draft.

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Martin attended Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Illinois. She was the captain of the Iowa Hawkeyes for four seasons, playing alongside Caitlin Clark, a two-time national player of the year. Martin helped lead Iowa to their first national championship game as a senior in 2023 and returned to the national title game the following year.

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Kate Martins Age

As of 2024, Kate Martins is 24 years old. She was born on 5 June 2000. Kate Martin was born on June 5, 2000, in Granite City and Edwardsville, Illinois. She is the youngest of three children born to teachers Matt and Jill Martin. Kate began playing basketball at age five in local leagues and at the YMCA.

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She attended University of Iowa basketball camps every summer and had an Iowa women's basketball poster above her bed. Besides basketball, she played boys' tackle football and later took up volleyball.

Kate Martins Career

Kate Martins began playing basketball at age five and participated in local leagues and YMCA games. In middle school, she excelled in both basketball and volleyball, winning state championships in both sports. In college, Martin played for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Her career was briefly interrupted by a torn ACL and meniscus in 2018, which granted her an extra year of eligibility. Despite this setback, she contributed to Iowa's success, including a Big Ten tournament title and an Elite Eight appearance during her redshirt year.

After completing her collegiate career, Martin declared for the 2024 WNBA draft and was selected 18th overall by the Las Vegas Aces. Known for her versatility and strong play, Martin continues to pursue success both on and off the court in her professional basketball career.

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