After being named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark took a moment to show some love to her longtime boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, in a heartfelt Instagram post. Clark, fresh off her incredible debut season, shared a sweet tribute to McCaffery, highlighting the bond they’ve built both on and off the court.
On October 3, 2024, the 22-year-old Clark posted a nostalgic picture of the couple hugging on the day she was drafted into the WNBA. The caption read, “@connor_m30 I’m lucky,” capturing the special connection between the two athletes.
The snapshot was a throwback to one of the most pivotal moments in Clark’s young career, and her decision to include McCaffery in that memory made the post all the more touching.
Clark and McCaffery’s relationship dates back to their time at the University of Iowa, where they both played basketball. McCaffery, 26, was a standout on the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team, while Clark was establishing herself as one of the greatest college basketball players of her generation. The couple has always been open about their affection for one another, often sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media.
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Back in April, McCaffery, now an assistant coach at Butler University, posted a sweet tribute to Clark on their one-year anniversary. The post featured a black-and-white photo of the two, alongside a playful video of Clark rolling her eyes on the court. “One year w the best ?? doing life w u has been easy, and you never cease to amaze me.. can’t wait to watch u live out ur dreams in person ?? love you ??,” McCaffery captioned the post, expressing his admiration for his superstar girlfriend.
Clark reciprocated the love a few months later, posting a special birthday tribute for McCaffery in July. She captioned the post, “Happy Birthday Con! Celebrating you is easy 🙂 thankful to have someone as selfless and as loving as you in my life? May this be the year you finally find a way to outshoot me 😉 Love you always ??.” The playful shooting challenge reference speaks to their shared basketball history and mutual competitiveness, a running theme in their relationship. McCaffery jokingly replied in the comments, “I’ll keep letting you win those shooting contests!!!!!”
As one of the brightest young stars in professional basketball, Clark’s accolades have piled up quickly, from setting records in college to becoming the WNBA Rookie of the Year. But through it all, McCaffery has been by her side, supporting her career while continuing his own journey in coaching. Their relationship, born from shared experiences on the court, has clearly grown into a strong and supportive partnership that they both value deeply.
Clark’s Instagram shoutout after her Rookie of the Year win was a reminder that, despite her rising fame, she remains grounded by her personal relationships, particularly with McCaffery.
Their public displays of affection are a testament to the strength of their bond, which has only grown as they’ve both navigated the highs and lows of their respective basketball journeys.
With Clark’s star continuing to rise and McCaffery carving out his own path in coaching, the couple seems to be balancing their careers and relationship seamlessly.
Fans of both athletes have enjoyed watching their love story unfold on social media, and the sweet moments they share only add to the admiration that people have for them both.
