Last Updated on May 29, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Kate Martin earned respect for doing whatever her team needed, whether that meant defending tough assignments, moving the ball, or making timely shots. Her versatility, work ethic, and team-first mentality helped make her a trusted presence throughout her basketball career.

Here is detailed information about Kate Martin:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Kate Martin
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: June 5, 2000
  • Hometown: Edwardsville, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
  • Weight: 165 lbs (75 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 1 inch
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: Wears #20
  • Position: Guard / Forward
  • High School: Edwardsville High School (Edwardsville, Illinois)
  • College: University of Iowa
  • WNBA Draft: Selected by Golden State Valkyries in expansion 2024 WNBA Draft.
  • Teams Played For: Golden State Valkyries
  • Championship Rings: None (as of now)
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Comes from a close-knit family, though specific details about siblings are not widely documented.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Kate Martin is a connective two-way wing guard whose value comes from versatility, toughness, and feel rather than flashy isolation scoring. Defensively, she fits as a switchable team defender who competes on the glass, holds her ground, and can cover across the perimeter while helping inside. Offensively, she works best as a complementary piece: a smart mover, capable spot-up shooter, secondary playmaker, and opportunistic scorer who picks her spots instead of forcing volume. At 6-foot and 172 pounds, she has solid size for the backcourt, a sturdy frame, and the kind of physical makeup that helps her absorb contact and play through traffic. Put together, her style is built on glue-player traits—high IQ, unselfish decisions, positional versatility, steady rebounding, and the willingness to do the small winning things that keep an offense connected and a defense organized. (wnba.com)

WNBA — Kate Martin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More | WNBA
The Daily Iowan — ‘She’s our leader:’ How Kate Martin is the heart and soul of the Iowa women’s basketball team
247Sports — WNBA Draft: Iowa’s Kate Martin selected in second round to Las Vegas Aces
Golden State Valkyries — Stars Are Born in the NCAA Tournament and Valkyries Forward Kate Martin Is a Great Example