Caitlin Clark is no stranger to making headlines for her on-court heroics, but this time she’s scoring big off the court! On National Boyfriend Day, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year reminded everyone that her accuracy goes beyond the three-point line—straight to the heart of her beau, Connor McCaffery.
Taking to Instagram (because what’s love these days without a hashtag and a photo filter?), the Indiana Fever’s first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft shared an adorable throwback snap of herself hugging her boyfriend, Connor, after that life-changing moment. The picture, clicked backstage right after her name echoed across the buzzing Brooklyn Academy of Music, shows Clark embracing McCaffery in a cozy yet star-studded hug.
And of course, Clark couldn’t let National Boyfriend Day pass by without a little sweet and sappy PDA! With a caption that reads, “@connor_m30 I’m lucky,” it’s clear that even the Rookie of the Year feels like she’s scored herself a trophy in the love department. Talk about shooting your shot—and winning!
The Fever Pitch of Draft Night!
In case you missed it (and if you did, what rock are you living under?), Clark was the first name called out on Draft Night, sending shockwaves all the way from the Fever’s home court in Indianapolis—700 miles away—where thousands of fans erupted in sheer excitement! But guess who the first person was to congratulate the future superstar? Nope, not her coach, not her agent—her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, of course! Boyfriend points: +100. 💕🏀
And in a move that would make any “Insta-Couple Goals” fan cheer, Connor shared the same post on his own Instagram. Before that, he had already featured another story hyping up Clark’s ROTY campaign, tagging her and letting the achievements do the talking. Seems like McCaffery’s game plan is simple: celebrate, support, and keep tagging! 👏
“Year One” of #RelationshipGoals 🏆💑
McCaffery, who is an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers (which probably means he literally can’t escape her shadow at times), is often spotted cheering Clark on at Fever games, sometimes accompanied by Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Yep, you read that right! Double date alert!
The two former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball stars started dating in April 2023 and, true to their competitive nature, kept it low-key until this past April when they celebrated one year together and blew up social media with their pictures. Whether it’s court chemistry or social media chemistry, these two seem to have mastered both.
Caitlin Clark Says “Thank You” (Again, But Make It WNBA Style)
After clinching the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year honors—by a landslide, we might add (66 out of 67 votes—Angel Reese, better luck next time!)—Clark hopped on IG to reflect on the rollercoaster of her first year. Her heartfelt message read like the ultimate gratitude slam dunk:
“Year one ✅ — thank you to the many people who have supported me as I’ve been able to live my childhood dream. I’m filled with gratitude as I reflect on this past year of my life,” she wrote. “See you all in year two 🖤💫”
And if Clark’s rookie year was a blockbuster, then year two is already shaping up to be an action-packed sequel. The Iowa Hawkeyes phenom not only took her college team to the national championship game but has now helped the Fever reach the WNBA playoffs for the first time since 2016. Somebody better start planning the parade route! 🏆🔥
A Fever-ous Romance Worth Cheering For
While Clark’s sharp shooting and jaw-dropping passes have earned her fans all over the country, it’s clear that her biggest fan is the one who’s always on the sidelines: Connor McCaffery. The guy shows up to games, cheers like a pro, and doesn’t mind the spotlight being on her—all without dropping the ball. Now that’s the kind of MVP support every baller needs.
So whether it’s on the court, on the ‘Gram, or just being each other’s hype-person, Caitlin and Connor are winning in every way. With one holding court in the WNBA and the other coaching in the NBA, this duo is playing for serious keeps!
Final thought: Caitlin may have been the first overall pick, but when it comes to love, it seems like Connor just might be her number one draft. 😘💯💫
