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Four Former Hawkeyes on WNBA Rosters

Four former Iowa women's basketball players will appear on WNBA rosters when the 2026 season begins this weekend.

Caitlin Clark leads the group with the Indiana Fever, who open their season Saturday against the Dallas Wings. Megan Gustafson joins the new Portland Fire franchise for their inaugural game against Chicago. Kate Martin returns to the Golden State Valkyries, while Lucy Olsen makes the Washington Mystics roster after a successful offseason in Australia. afrikasportnews.co.za

Clark, the 2024 Rookie of the Year, is poised for a bounce-back campaign after being limited to just 13 games last season. Gustafson becomes one of the longest-tenured Hawkeyes in the WNBA with the expansion Fire, while Martin has established herself as a productive role player. Olsen earned her spot after impressing in Australia, giving Iowa fans four players to follow as the WNBA season gets underway.