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Kate Martin is currently representing Laces BC in Unrivaled. The Laces have started the tournament 4-0, a record matched only by Lunar Owls BC.
There appears to be great camaraderie between the players, and an interaction on Instagram between Martin and two-time All-Star Stefanie Dolson demonstrated the harmony at the Laces camp.
After their fourth win on the trot, Dolson, who joined the WNBA's Washington Mystics on a $345,000 deal in February, posted a picture of the team.
"Going the distance. And having a blast!! 💥❤️Lacesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss".
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Martin joked in response to the Instagram post.
"What were we giggling about?"
Dolson responded:
"Your crazyyyyy step backkk 😝😝".
Their interaction symbolizes one of the key factors Unrivaled stands for: providing a platform for younger WNBA players to train with the more established names in the game.
Kate Martin is likely to be one of the biggest beneficiaries as the former Iowa guard, fresh off her rookie season with the Las Vegas Aces, has been drafted to a roster containing Jackie Young (three-time All-Star and former MIP), Tiffany Hayes (one-time All-Star and All-WNBA first team), Kayla McBride (four-time All-Star), Alyssa Thomas (five-time All-Star), and Stefanie Dolson (two-time All-Star).
Kate Martin hits 10-point average in four Unrivaled games
Kate Martin has been utilized efficiently in Unrivaled. The former Iowa guard is averaging 10.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in 11.3 minutes in the 3v3 format.
She has played an important role in her team's unbeaten start and will hope to carry the momentum into her sophomore season in the WNBA.
Martin was not retained by the Aces and was picked up by the Golden State Valkyries in the expansion draft. After being used in a limited role by the Aces in her rookie season, she is poised to make a bigger impact with her new franchise.
