Early Life and Education of Kate Martin: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Kate Martin. A timeline of key moments.

Kate Marie Martin is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Valkyries of the WNBA and Breeze of Unrivaled. She played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was drafted in the second round of the 2024 WNBA draft by the Las Vegas Aces.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

June 5, 2000: Kate Martin's Birth

On June 5, 2000, Kate Marie Martin was born. She later became an American professional basketball player.

2012: IESA State Championship Game

In 2012, Kate Martin led her basketball team to the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) Class 4A state championship game, but lost by three points in the final.

2013: IESA Class 4A State Championship

In 2013, Kate Martin helped her middle school volleyball team win the seventh-grade IESA Class 4A state championship in straight sets. In the same year, her basketball team claimed victory at the 2013 eighth grade IESA Class 4A state championship.

2014: Volleyball Team Placed Third at State Championship

In 2014, Kate Martin's volleyball team placed third at the eighth grade state championship.

2016: Finished Season with 32-1 Record

In 2016, as a junior, the number-one-ranked Edwardsville team finished their season with a 32–1 record, reaching the Class 4A state championship final.

May 2017: Verbal Commitment to Iowa Hawkeyes

In May 2017, Kate Martin verbally committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team after her official weekend visit at Iowa. She announced this commitment on Twitter.

November 2017: Signed Letter of Intent with Iowa

In November 2017, Kate Martin formally signed her letter of intent and received a full athletic scholarship from the University of Iowa to play for the Hawkeyes.

2019: Played 24 Games

In 2019, Kate Martin made her collegiate debut and played 24 games from the bench.

May 2022: Completed bachelor's degree at the University of Iowa

In May 2022, Kate Martin completed her bachelor's degree in sports and recreation management at the University of Iowa and began working on a Master of Arts degree in the same field.

October 15, 2023: Played in Crossover at Kinnick

On October 15, 2023, Kate Martin played in the Crossover at Kinnick, a preseason charity exhibition game against DePaul at the University of Iowa's Kinnick Stadium. Martin contributed 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in Iowa's win over DePaul. Crossover at Kinnick set a new record attendance for women's basketball and raised ~$250,000 for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.