Gabbie Marshall and Caitlin Clark: 5 times former Iowa duo proved their heartwarming friendship ft. 2024 WNBA draft

Caitlin Clark and Gabbie Marshall
Caitlin Clark and Gabbie Marshall's best moments.

Caitlin Clark has made her way to the WNBA as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft class. Accompanied by her other talented teammates like Gabbie Marshall and Kate Martin, she built a legacy that will follow her throughout her career.

Gabbie Marshall, the fifth-year guard, and Caitlin Clark share a unique bond. The two were teammates for four years and shared iconic moments on and off the court.

Let's look at five times Gabbie Marshall and Caitlin Clark provided friendship goals for fans.

#1 Caitlin Clark and Gabbie Marshall at the 2024 WNBA Draft

The draft night unfolded just like many fans and analysts predicted: Clark was selected No. 1 by the Indiana Pacers. Her former teammate, Kate Martin, was selected by the Las Vegas Aces. Marshall did not declare for the draft, but was on hand to support her friends.

After the draft, Clark and Co. partied the night away. Marshall uploaded a short video to her Instagram stories.

#2. Clark, Marshall, and Martin mark the end of an era

Despite losing against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the final of the NCAA tournament, Clark and her Iowa teammates changed the landscape of women's college basketball.

Marshall acknowledged the impact they had on fans and discussed the journey the three had with each other.

“We’ve been together for so long, we’ve been through it together,” Marshall said as per Yahoo! Sports. “The ups and the downs, everything in between. I think just having those moments on and off the court to just build the chemistry between the three of us and Coach Bluder.”

#3 Clark brings Marshall and other teammates before closing credit of the show

The two-time John R. Wooden Women's Player of the Year hosted an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' on April 13. When the show ended, she invited Gabbie Marshall, Kate Martin, and Jada Gymfi to the stage.

#4 A vacation to the Amalfi Coast

In August 2023, Gabbie and Clark vacationed on the Amalfi Coast with their friends. Photos showed them smiling for the camera and sharing hearty laughter.

#5 Clark defends Marshall after Final Four game

The Hawkeyes played the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Iowa was able to win but Marshall copped criticism for drawing a controversial foul at the closing stages.

Caitlin Clark defended her teammate and complimented her for contributing to the game.

Gabbie Marshall comes up with big plays all the time, you see it time and time again for us,” Caitlin Clark said. “She doesn’t get enough credit.”
And I thought Gabbie played great defense on her. When Paige made tough baskets, Gabbie responded, kept guarding her. I’m really proud of her and I’m proud of our group for just being able to flip the page and move on to the next play.”
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