The Iowa women’s basketball star was born to Ernest and Marne Marshall in August 2000 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She also has three siblings: Noah, Luke and Lily.
Both of Marshall’s parents were college athletes in their own right, each playing basketball for their schools. Their experiences with the sport had an influence on the Hawkeye guard growing up, who’s said she’s “dreamed” of competing in championships and “making it to the Final Four” since she was a little girl.
Now, Marshall — who shares the court with teammate Caitlin Clark, the highest all-time basketball scorer in NCAA Division I basketball — has turned her dreams into a reality. On April 1, Marshall contributed to Iowa’s victory over Louisiana State University to earn their spot in the 2024 NCAA Tournament’s Final Four.
Marshall, who is in her fifth and final year at Iowa University, expressed her appreciation for her family in a video reflecting on her time as a Hawkeye. “To my family, you guys really are my rock,” she began.
“Your support over my whole basketball career has helped me be where I am today — and be the person I am today,” Marshall continued. “You guys have shown me so much love and I just don’t know where I’d be without you. Through the ups and the downs, you’ve always been there and been my outlet to give me whatever I need.”
Read on to learn more about Gabbie Marshall’s parents, Ernest and Marne Marshall.