Rookie Kate Martin Prank: Aces Leave Her Chasing Bus on Birthday

Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin was the victim of a hilarious prank by her teammates who pulled away in their bus, leaving her running after. In a viral clip shared on social media, Martin can be seen chasing down the bus as it drives away.

Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin was left stranded and chasing down the team bus on Tuesday when her teammates pulled off a friendly prank on the former Iowa basketball player. In a viral clip shared on social media, Martin can be seen sprinting after the Aces' bus as it pulls away with the entire team inside.

"Don’t be late to the bus," veteran A'ja Wilson captioned in a video on Instagram that showed Martin scrambling towards the moving bus with her hands in the air.

Aces forward Emma Cannon shared an extended version of the prank on her Instagram, which showed the bus eventually stopping to let the rookie on.

"Happy Birthday!" someone can be heard shouting. Martin celebrated her 23rd birthday on Wednesday.

Martin was selected by the Aces in the second round of the WNBA draft in April and joins a team hoping to make another title run after winning back-to-back championships this past season.

In her last two games, which followed a win over her former teammate Caitlin Clark, Martin has scored 21 points, making 5 of 10 3-pointers.

The prank was all in good fun and a sign of the camaraderie within the Aces team. Martin took it all in stride and even posted a photo on Instagram of herself chasing the bus with the caption, "When your teammates leave you behind on your birthday."

The Aces are currently 6-3 and in second place in the WNBA standings. They will face the New York Liberty on Thursday night.