Caitlin Clark has a number one fan who has followed her journey from the University of Iowa to the WNBA: her boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey. The couple first went public with their relationship in August 2023, and since then, McCaffrey has been a constant source of support for Clark, both on and off the court.
McCaffrey, a former four-star recruit for the Iowa Hawkeyes himself, began working as a team assistant for the Indiana Pacers after graduating in the spring of 2023. He expressed his interest in pursuing a coaching career, following in his father’s footsteps. While dating Clark, McCaffrey has become one of her biggest cheerleaders.
Clark, a standout player for the Hawkeyes, led her team to the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball championship after a record-breaking season. She was later selected as the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever. As Clark celebrated this career milestone in New York City, she took to Instagram to gush about her boyfriend, calling him her “fave person in the world.”
Let’s take a look at the timeline of Clark and McCaffrey’s relationship:
August 2023
The couple made their relationship Instagram official, with Clark captioning their debut post as the “Best end to summer
.” McCaffrey’s brother, Patrick, added a playful comment, claiming to be the “best third wheel.”
January 2024
McCaffrey celebrated Clark’s 22nd birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, calling it her “Golden Bday / T Swift year” and expressing his admiration and love for her. Clark teased him in the comments, calling him out for pretending to be a Taylor Swift fan.
February 2024
McCaffrey proudly cheered on Clark when she became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history, sharing his excitement on his Instagram Story.
March 2024
The couple celebrated another milestone when Clark and the Hawkeyes advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. McCaffrey took to social media to express his joy, and Clark delivered an impressive performance with nine 3-pointers, seven rebounds, and 12 assists.
April 2024
Despite the Hawkeyes’ loss to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the March Madness final, McCaffrey remained proud of his girlfriend, calling her “My GOAT” in a sweet Instagram Story. Later that month, Clark turned heads at the WNBA draft with her all-Prada outfit, and McCaffrey couldn’t help but react with awe.
April 2024
The couple celebrated their first anniversary with heartfelt Instagram tributes. Clark shared a black-and-white photo from a night out, expressing her love for McCaffrey and calling him her “fav person.” McCaffrey reciprocated with a post of his own, calling Clark the “best” and looking forward to witnessing her achieve her dreams.
July 2024
Clark celebrated McCaffrey’s birthday with an Instagram slideshow of black-and-white photos, calling him “selfless and loving.” She added a playful challenge, saying that she hopes this is the year he finally beats her in a shooting contest. McCaffrey responded in the comments, thanking her and jokingly agreeing to let her win those shooting contests.
