Former Iowa standout Kate Martin is making quite an impression in Las Vegas. Aces star Kelsey Plum had nothing but praise for the former Hawkeye, saying she’s an “amazing sponge,” and that “she makes people better” on the court.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, two of the top overall picks, have brought the WNBA unparalleled prominence. Additionally, only some people are enjoying all the attention the former Iowa Hawkeye receives, even if Clark’s presence, in particular, is a massive benefit for all WNBA clubs due to higher ticket sales and visibility.
One of those individuals is Minnesota Lynx Cheryl Reeve, who will also lead the USA Basketball Women’s National Team in 2024.
Reeve, who will serve in the same head coaching role for the 2024 USA Basketball Women’s National Team alongside Mike Thibault, Kara Lawson, and Joni Taylor, recently had her Minnesota Lynx team make its preseason debut against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Friday.
The game was unavailable to people to watch on television, but thousands of fans tuned in to watch a live stream from a fan on social media.
Clark and the Indiana Fever also played their game on Friday night when they took on the Dallas Wings. WNBA social platforms promoted the top overall pick’s debut by making it available for free nationally on the league’s app.
Reeve seemed offended by the fact that only ticket holders would be allowed to watch the Lynx, which played their preseason opener against the Chicago Sky on Friday.
“Though fans won’t be able to watch, #Lynx fans can go to the Lynx app to follow along via play-by-play. Or if you are in market, come to the game…as we start the season off right #12teams #theWismorethanoneplayer.”
Caitlin Clark will earn women in the NBA far more money than they are now making, despite Reeve and other WNBA players/coaches finding it hard to accept.
The 57-year-old Reeve has led the Lynx to four WNBA titles since taking over as head coach in 2010. She also serves as the head coach of the USA women’s basketball team. She also won two WNBA championships as an assistant coach with the Detroit Shock (who subsequently changed their name to the Wings).
Reeve could very well picture herself as Caitlin Clark’s coach at the Olympics.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
