Caitlin Clark and Gabbie Marshall (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

A New Chapter, But The Spotlight Still Follows

Gabbie Marshall spent five seasons in Iowa City, carving out a reputation as the ultimate team player. While Clark dazzled with her record-shattering scoring, Marshall was the glue—scrappy defense, clutch shooting, and an unshakeable calm in the biggest moments. That fifth year saw her help lead the Hawkeyes to the brink of glory, and fans assumed she’d continue her basketball journey. Instead, Marshall shocked everyone by choosing graduate school over the WNBA. It was a decision that spoke volumes: sometimes, chasing your own path is the boldest move of all.

Sunday’s Surprise: Marshall Goes Viral in Bengals Orange

Fast forward to Sunday. Cincinnati is buzzing, the Bengals are gearing up, and in the crowd is none other than Marshall herself—hometown pride on full display. The team’s social media team spots her, snaps a few pictures, and suddenly, the internet explodes. Fans who cheered her on in March Madness are now sharing her photos in stripes, and the comments pour in: “Queen of Cincinnati!” “Hawkeye meets Bengal!” It’s clear—Marshall’s star power didn’t fade when she left the court; it simply found a new stage.

More Than an Athlete: Why Marshall’s Moment Matters

But this isn’t just about a viral photo. Marshall’s appearance is a reminder that athletes aren’t defined by stats or contracts. She averaged 6.6 points, 1.7 assists, and 1.5 rebounds at Iowa—solid, but not headline-grabbing numbers. Yet her impact was always bigger than the box score. By choosing grad school, she showed young fans that there’s life after sports, and by supporting her hometown team, she proved you can be both a competitor and a fan.

The Takeaway: Still Leading, Still Inspiring

As the Bengals battled on the field, Marshall was in the stands, living proof that you don’t have to be chasing championships to inspire a crowd. Whether it’s basketball or football, Iowa or Cincinnati, Gabbie Marshall knows how to turn a moment into a movement. And if Sunday is any indication, her story is just getting started.

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Caitlin Clark’s former college teammate, Gabbie Marshall, was turning heads after attending an NFL game on the weekend.

Marshall was an important player for the Iowa Hawkeyes over her five years with the women’s program and was part of a formidable backcourt alongside Clark. She helped lead the team to a national championship appearance after returning for her fifth year last season.

The 24-year-old, who averaged 6.6 points, 1.7 assists, and 1.5 rebounds over her college career, opted against pursuing basketball as a profession following her graduation and went to graduate school instead.

Even so, it hardly means she’s done with sports, as was evident when she attended a Bengals game on Sunday.

The team posted a few photos of the Cincinnati native in a Bengals jersey, which quickly went viral.

You can check them out right below:

Caitlin Clark Teased Gabbie Marshall After She Was Posted By The Bengals

The snaps garnered plenty of comments from social media users, including from the college and pro basketball world.

“@gabbie.marshall bringing that ENERGY 🔥 @iowawbb | #RuleTheJungle🐅,” they captioned the photo.

“This is amazing😂,” Kate Martin of the Las Vegas Aces commented. 

“Second pic is giving me game winning block vibes from big 10 championship. Love to see it,” current Hawkeyes player Kylie Feuerbach wrote.

“NEED her back on the court ASAP,” another comment read.

“Go Chiefs!” Clark teased. 

The Indiana Fever star spent most of her life in Iowa but is a Chiefs fan.

The Chiefs are yet to play in Week 5 and are scheduled to take on the Saints on Monday night. But Gabbie Marshall and the Bengals have already learned their fate as they lost a close one to the Ravens in overtime on Sunday.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.