Kate Martin's girlfriend Claire Gransee hit with 'bittersweet' moment as she bids farewell to friend after girls' night out 

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin's girlfriend, Claire Gransee, responded emotionally on Instagram to a post by a college friend on Friday. Gransee left a "bittersweet" comment on the story.

"a bittersweet bye bye to @ally.rs"

Claire Gransee Instagram Story - Image via Instagram/@claire.gransee

Claire Gransee and her friends at a girls' night out - image via IG/@kiaracoutinho

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, calling her "gorgeous, stunning and perfect."

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.

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When Kate Martin's girlfriend revealed behind the scenes of her first Valkyries interview

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.

"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."

During the interview, Martin's face was behind a virtual screen, and it was quite difficult to ascertain where and who she was with during the time of the interview. However, the secret was apparently exposed minutes after the interview as her girlfriend, Claire Gransee, posted on TikTok, 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):

Kate Martin's move to the Valkyries would see her step up big after her rookie season saw her play a bit-part role for the Las Vegas Aces. Before the new season starts, she will take part in the Unrivaled league, co-founded by WNBA rivals and former UConn teammates, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, as part of Laces Basketball Club.

Her teammates include Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum, Kayla McBride, Alyssa Thomas, Courtney Williams and Stefanie Dolson. The competition is slated to tip-off on Jan. 17 and will last for eight weeks, with games broadcasted on TNT Sports and truTV and streaming available via Max.