Kate Martin is a 6-foot-tall guard who plays for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA and Laces BC in the ‘Unrivaled’ 3x3 basketball league. She was initially drafted by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA draft as the 18th overall pick in the second round. Then later that year, the Golden State Valkyries selected Martin in the WNBA expansion draft.
Martin attended the University of Iowa, where she had a successful five-year basketball career. In May 2022, Martin completed her bachelor's degree in sports and recreation management and then worked on a Master of Arts degree at Iowa. Throughout her collegiate basketball career, Kate Martin was praised for her leadership and coaching potential. Martin was nicknamed ‘The Glue’ due to her ability to hold the group of players together. She was often referred to as the "coach in the locker room" and was even named to the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's 2024 "So You Want To Be A Coach" class.
What is Kate Martin’s nationality?
Kate Martin holds American nationality. She was born on June 5, 2000, in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States, to her parents, Matt and Jill Martin.
Kate Martin’s hometown
Kate Martin’s hometown is two cities Granite City in Madison County, Illinois, and her birthplace Edwardsville, Illinois. Martin grew up in both towns. Martin attended Edwardsville High School from 2015 to 2019 and led the team to four consecutive SWC, regional, and sectional titles.
Kate Martin’s birthplace
Kate Martin was born in Edwardsville, Illinois, USA, on June 5, 2000, to her parents, Matt and Jill Martin.
FAQs on Kate Martin
A. Kate Martin's position is combo guard. She can operate as a point as well as a shooting guard.
A. Kate Martin is rated 72 in the NBA 2k25.
A. Kate Martin went to University of Iowa from 2018 to 2024.
A. Kate Martin's wingspan is 6 feet 4 inches or 1.93 meters, as per her NBA 2k25 ratings.
A. Kate Martin averaged 8.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 163 games.
