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Rising second-year WNBA players Kate Martin and Angel Reese are both participating in the inaugural season of the Unrivaled league — a new opportunity for women’s professional basketball players to earn money and hone their craft during the WNBA offseason.

Back in January, Martin’s Laces BC team matched up against Reese and the Roses. At one point during the 3v3 contest, Martin fouled Reese on a fast-break layup and sent her crashing to the floor.

Given the nature of their college basketball rivalry, this clip went viral on social media. Martin, a former Iowa teammate of Caitlin Clark, famously matched up against Reese and the LSU Tigers in the 2022-23 national championship game.

After this foul, a social media user on Instagram falsely reported that Reese wanted Martin kicked out of the Unrivaled league over this foul incident.

Martin directly addressed this false report with a strong message.

“Hey man, that post about Angel wanting me out of Unrivaled is completely untrue,” Martin wrote in a direct message to the Instagram user. “I try to stay out of social media BS but I couldn’t let that one slide. I don’t like misinformation like that out there.”

Martin directly addressed this false report with a strong message.

“Hey man, that post about Angel wanting me out of Unrivaled is completely untrue,” Martin wrote in a direct message to the Instagram user. “I try to stay out of social media BS but I couldn’t let that one slide. I don’t like misinformation like that out there.”

In the world of professional basketball, particularly in the WNBA, drama and rumors are not uncommon. However, the recent speculation surrounding Angel Reese has sent shockwaves through the basketball community. As fans and analysts have wondered what might be behind the tension, one voice has emerged to challenge the narrative: Kate Martin. The Unrivaled star, who has been a fierce competitor on the court, has chosen to speak out and offer her perspective on the matter. Martin’s unexpected defense of her WNBA rival has raised eyebrows, and many are now asking: What’s the real story behind this shocking response?

The rumors regarding Angel Reese, a standout player known for her dominant presence on the court, have been swirling for weeks. Speculation regarding her relationship with teammates, coaches, and even her status with the league has dominated discussions. With a growing sense of division, it seemed as though Reese might be facing isolation. However, Kate Martin’s statement reveals a different side of the story. Instead of jumping on the bandwagon of negativity, Martin has gone against the grain by publicly defending Reese, despite the mounting criticism. The question remains: why would Martin, who has often been seen as a fierce competitor against Reese, suddenly take a stand for her?

Martin’s decision to speak out comes as a shock to many. As a fierce and competitive player, she’s not typically one to ba a publ