Caitlin Clark Supports Boyfriend Connor McCaffery in His College Basketball Coaching Debut — and Win!

Mar. 15, 2025

Caitlin Clark smiles while talking to Butler Bulldogs fans.Photo:Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Caitlin Clarkwas in the building to cheer on her boyfriendConnor McCafferyand his new team!

The 22-year-old basketball phenom sat in the stands for the Butler’s men’s basketball season opener in Indianapolis, Indiana on Mon. Nov. 4 to support McCaffery, who acceptedan assistant coaching positionat the university in September.

Clark kept her look simple with a black sweater and bomber jacket at the Hinkle Fieldhouse, where the Butler Bulldogs play.

The Indiana Fever star may have even served as a good luck charm for McCaffery as the Bulldogs pulled out a win on opening night, defeating the Missouri State Bears 72-65.

Before taking the assistant coaching position at Butler, McCaffery worked for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers.

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Caitlin Clark of the WNBA Indiana Fever and boyfriend Connor McCaffery.Dylan Buell/Getty

Dylan Buell/Getty

After McCaffery announced his new role in September, Clark congratulated her beau on social media. The WNBA star excitedly shared the news on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Yayyy!!! So happy for you 🤍,” alongside the officialpostfrom Butler.

“Those experiences will be very valuable to our staff. He obviously comes from a basketball family that I know very well and I’m excited for the impact he is going to have on our program both quickly and in the long run.”

Clark and McCaffery started dating in April 2023 but didn’t make their relationship public until four months later when the WNBA star posted a photo with him on herInstagram, captioned, “Best end to summer.” The post included an adorable shot of the couple cuddled up to each other on a boat.

Clark is currently in her first WNBA offseason after a stellar rookie season that ended with her being named both the league’s and the Associated Press’s 2024 rookie of the year. She averaged 19.2 points, 8.4 assists (a WNBA high, per the league), 5.7 rebounds and 1.33 steals this season.

source: people.com