The air inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena was electric, the kind of charged anticipation that makes your skin tingle and your heart beat a little faster. On this cool spring evening, the seats were packed, not just with loyal Iowa Hawkeye fans but with basketball lovers from all over the Midwest—drawn here for one reason.
Caitlin Clark was back.
It had been months since Clark, the superstar guard who’d rewritten record books and redefined what was possible in women’s college basketball, had played here. Now, she returned, not in the familiar black and gold, but in the red, white, and navy of the Indiana Fever. This was a preseason WNBA game, yes—but to the people of Iowa City, it felt like so much more. It was a homecoming, a celebration, and a reunion all at once.
Before the game even tipped off, the buzz was palpable. The crowd was a sea of smiling faces, waving signs, and the occasional Clark jersey—some Hawkeye, some Fever, all worn with pride. But among the thousands, two faces stood out along the baseline, just behind the Indiana bench: Gabbie Marshall and Jada Gyamfi.
Gabbie Marshall had been Caitlin’s teammate, her running mate, her friend through the highs and lows of their college careers. She knew better than anyone what Clark could do with a basketball in her hands. Tonight, though, she wasn’t in uniform. She was in street clothes, but her energy was unmistakable—bouncing on her toes, grinning from ear to ear, eyes glued to the court.
Jada, too, had been a part of those unforgettable Iowa teams, and together, the two of them had made a pact: they would be the loudest, most supportive hype crew Caitlin had ever had. They weren’t just spectators; they were family.
The game began, and the Fever took the first possession. The crowd leaned in, expectant. The ball found its way to Clark, who dribbled up the floor with the same easy confidence she’d always had. The defense sagged off, just a step too far. And then, just 34 seconds into the game, Clark did what she does best.
She pulled up, deep behind the three-point line—deeper than most would dare. For a split second, time seemed to slow. The ball arced high, a perfect rainbow, and then—swish. Three points. The arena exploded.
But it wasn’t just the crowd’s roar that made the moment unforgettable. From the sidelines, Gabbie and Jada erupted. Gabbie’s hands shot into the air, her mouth open in a scream of joy and disbelief. She jumped up and down, her reaction bigger and wilder than anyone else’s in the building. For a moment, it was as if she was back out there on the court, celebrating another impossible shot from her old teammate.
The cameras caught it all—Gabbie’s jubilant leap, Jada’s high-five, the pure, unfiltered joy that radiated from them. The video would go viral within hours, the caption echoing what everyone felt: “Gabbie Marshall’s Reaction to Caitlin Clark’s Shot is Literally All of Us.”
But for Gabbie, it was more than just a fan’s excitement. It was pride. It was nostalgia. It was the bittersweet happiness of watching someone you love step into a new chapter, knowing you helped them get there.
As the game went on, Clark continued to dazzle. She played less than 19 minutes but made every second count. She scored 16 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished out five assists, and hit four of her five attempts from beyond the arc—including one from the iconic “22” logo at midcourt. Every time she touched the ball, the crowd buzzed with anticipation, waiting for the next highlight.
Gabbie and Jada cheered every play, their voices hoarse by halftime. They hugged each other after every big shot, beaming with the kind of pride that comes from shared history. They remembered the long practices, the heartbreak of losses, the euphoria of upsets, and the countless hours spent together in empty gyms. They remembered how Clark would stay late, shooting from distances that seemed absurd—until they weren’t.
This night was a full-circle moment, not just for Clark but for everyone who’d been part of her journey. She was back in Iowa, back on the floor where she’d become a legend, but now she was wearing new colors, representing a new team, on a bigger stage.
After the game, as the crowd filed out, Gabbie lingered by the tunnel, waiting for her friend. When Clark finally emerged, sweaty and tired but grinning, Gabbie enveloped her in a hug.
“You never miss a beat, do you?” Gabbie laughed, shaking her head. “That first three—man, you had us all on our feet.”
Clark smiled, her eyes shining. “Had to give the people what they wanted.”
They talked for a few minutes, reminiscing, catching up, promising to see each other soon. For a moment, it was just like old times—two friends, two teammates, sharing a love for the game that had brought them together.
As Clark headed off to join her new team, Gabbie watched her go, feeling a mix of emotions—pride, nostalgia, a hint of sadness, but mostly joy. She knew that Clark was destined for greatness, that this was only the beginning of a new adventure. And she was grateful to have been there, to have witnessed it all firsthand.
That night, as she scrolled through social media, Gabbie saw the video of her reaction, already making the rounds. The comments poured in—fans laughing, crying, celebrating right along with her.
She smiled to herself, thinking about everything that had led to this moment. Basketball had given her so much—friendship, memories, a sense of belonging. And now, even from the sidelines, she was still a part of it all.
Because sometimes, the best moments aren’t the ones you play, but the ones you share. And on this night, in this arena, with her friend back home where it all began, Gabbie Marshall’s reaction was more than just a viral clip. It was the purest expression of love for the game, and for the people who make it unforgettable.
Cameras Catch Gabbie Marshall’s Reaction to Caitlin Clark’s Logo Three
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for her first game there since her senior year at the University of Iowa.
Several of her former Hawkeye teammates—including Jada Gyamfi and Gabbie Marshall—were in attendance to watch Clark and the Fever take on the Brazilian National Team in their second game of the 2025 WNBA preseason.
Clark took it upon herself to put on a show for the Iowa fans, and she didn’t disappoint. She finished with 16 points, six rebounds and five assists in the 108-44 win, but her big moment came with under 30 seconds left in the third quarter.
After the Brazilian National Team scored, she took the inbound pass and, without hesitation, pulled up from just behind the spot where she broke the all-time Division I women’s scoring record in college. And to no one’s surprise, she drained it.
The shot came from 36 feet out, and Marshall—sitting courtside—was shown on ESPN’s broadcast reacting to it. She was seen wearing a grey Clark hoodie toward the end of the clip.
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Gabbie Marshall (24) hugs guard Caitlin Clark (22)Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
She stood up and couldn’t help but smile, having seen Clark hit shots from that deep many times during their time as teammates.
“I didn’t plan to shoot that logo three…,” Clark said postgame. “Why not? Might as well launch one.”
Marshall played five seasons at Iowa before retiring from basketball after the 2023–24 season. She arrived a year before Clark and was by her side for all four years of Clark’s college career.
Over the course of her time as a Hawkeye, Marshall averaged 6.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
