"I Love Kate Martin": Sheryl Swoopes Gives Aces Rookie Her Flowers While Shedding Light on Cameron Brink and Others
On July 15th, Kate Martin got to play in the third quarter against the Washington Mystics. Even though it was late, the six-foot guard was keen for the opportunity to knock. And showcase it, she did. When guard Jade Melbourne was about to receive the ball, Martin quickly threw her body to block the opponent. Since then, among the sea of rookies this year, Martin has been in the good books of many, and Sheryl Swoopes is one of them.
On July 30th, four-time WNBA champion Sheryl Swoopes joined forces with Sarah Spain to discuss what’s happening in the WNBA. As the two ladies discussed the impact of rookies this season, Swoopes said, “My biggest thing was, I think, what Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin, who I am a huge fan of. I love Kate Martin. I love Kate Martin, Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Camilla Cardoso.”
While Swoopes mentioned a host of players, she also stressed her favorite: Kate Martin. The second-round pick by the Aces has been a solid contributor this season. Despite fluctuating minutes, she’s averaging 3.6 points with 2 rebounds in the past 21 games. It seems Martin has been part of each game.
However, as aforementioned, Swoopes’ acknowledgment extended to the whole rookie class.
She continued, “I think what they’ve done, what they continue to do for this league is incredible. Without a doubt, we are at a place and space that we’ve never been before.” For Swoopes, the rookie class is a hit due to the viewership they’ve brought to WNBA arenas, and she’s right—at least, that’s what the stats suggest.
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