Claire Gransee smiling (left) and Kate Martin in Aces gear (right)

Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin continues to make headlines- this time, not for her basketball game, but for her relationship. The former Iowa standout and fan-favorite recently went viral alongside her girlfriend, Claire Gransee, after a series of social media posts captured the internet’s attention.

Earlier this week, Martin gave Gransee a sweet birthday shoutout on Instagram, pausing her usual sponsored content to write, “Taking a break from sponsored posts to wish my fav person a happy birthday! 23 looks good on you. Happy birthday.” Gransee replied with a heartfelt, “I love you!! the most,” adding to the online craze surrounding the couple. The two have kept things relatively low-key, but Martin first confirmed the relationship during the 2024 WNBA season.

Swimsuit Snapshot Sparks Buzz

Kate Martin’s Girlfriend Stuns in Gorgeous Swimsuit SnapshotClaire Gransee (Photo Via Instagram/@claire.gransee)
While Martin is preparing for her first season with the Valkyries, Gransee is turning heads on social media in her own right. Well before their relationship became public, Gransee made waves online after posting a snapshot of herself in a pink bikini while vacationing in Hawaii. The photo quickly went viral, drawing admiration from her 28,000-plus Instagram followers and beyond.

Fans flooded the comments, praising Gransee’s effortless style and beauty. The photo set against a tropical backdrop helped solidify her presence as a rising social media personality. Though she remains largely out of the spotlight compared to Martin, Gransee’s online presence continues to grow, and her support for Martin is evident.

As Kate Martin transitions from the Las Vegas Aces to a key role with the newly established Golden State Valkyries, her personal and professional life are both gaining attention. “It’s a pretty cool opportunity. I feel really grateful to be a part of it… It’s just going to be a lot of fun,” Martin said when discussing her new team.

Whether Gransee will be courtside this season remains to be seen, but fans are watching both women closely, with equal admiration on and off the court.