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Catching up with 6 professional players with Iowa ties

Jun. 21, 2024 3:33 pm, Updated: Jun. 22, 2024 1:38 pm
The WNBA features six players with Iowa ties — three from the University of Iowa, two from Iowa State University, one from Linn-Mar High School.
Here are their 2024 numbers, through games played Thursday, June 20:
F Bridget Carleton, Minnesota Lynx. 6-1, 177, 6th year, Iowa State 2019
Played in 14 games (11 starts), averaging 28.9 minutes. 8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists per game. Shooting 45.3 percent from the field, 45.5 percent from 3-point range, 80.0 percent from the line.
G Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever. 6-0, 152, rookie, Iowa 2024
Played in 16 games (16 starts), averaging 33.3 minutes. 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 5.5 turnovers per game. Shooting 39.0 percent from the field, 32.8 percent from 3-point range, 91.2 percent from the line.
C Megan Gustafson, Las Vegas Aces. 6-4, 195, 4th year, Iowa 2019
Played in 13 games, averaging 8.6 minutes. 2.8 points, 1.8 rebounds per game. Shooting 39.4 percent from the field, 23.8 percent from 3-point range, 100 percent from the line.
G Kate Martin, Las Vegas Aces. 6-0, 172, rookie, Iowa 2024
Played in 12 games (1 start), averaging 18.0 minutes. 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game. Shooting 34.0 percent from the field, 37.5 percent from 3-point range, 100 percent from the line.
C Stephanie Soares, Dallas Wings. 6-6, 196, rookie, Iowa State 2023
Played in 14 games (3 starts), averaging 10.4 minutes. 1.2 points, 2.7 rebounds per game. Shooting 30.4 percent from the field, 14.3 percent from 3-point range, 100 percent from the line.
C Kiah Stokes, Las Vegas Aces. 6-3, 191, 9th year, Linn-Mar H.S., 2011, Connecticut 2015
Played in 13 games (13 starts), averaging 21.4 minutes. 1.8 points, 5.8 rebounds per game. Shooting 26.9 percent from the field, 29.4 percent from 3-point range, 62.5 percent from the line.
Next week’s schedule of teams with Iowa ties:
(All times CDT)
Dallas Wings (3-11)
Sunday, June 23: At Washington (2 p.m.)
Thursday, June 27: Minnesota (Noon)
Saturday, June 29: At Seattle (8 p.m.)
Indiana Fever (6-10)
Sunday, June 23: At Chicago (3 p.m., ESPN)
Thursday, June 27: At Seattle (9 p.m.)
Sunday, June 30: At Phoenix (2 p.m., ESPN)
Las Vegas Aces (7-6)
Thursday, June 27: At Chicago (6 p.m.)
Saturday, June 29: At Washington (1 p.m.)
Minnesota Lynx (12-3)
Tuesday, June 25: At New York (7 p.m.)
Thursday, June 27: At Dallas (Noon)
Sunday, June 30: At Chicago (2 p.m.)
Comments: jeff.linder@thegazette.com