In the world of sports, epic captions are as valuable as game-winning shots, and Caitlin Clark, Connor McCaffery, and Izaya Ono-Fullard just gave us a Hall-of-Fame-worthy moment.
It all started with Fullard, a former Iowa Hawkeyes baseball standout, attending a Butler Bulldogs basketball game. Armed with Instagram and a penchant for theatrics, Fullard uploaded a series of snaps featuring McCaffery and his brother Patrick. But the pièce de résistance? A caption so iconic it probably made LeBron James nod in approval:
“Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup! Oh! Blocked by James! LeBron James with the rejection!”
Yes, folks, Fullard went full Mike Breen, and it wasn’t even the playoffs.
The Power Couple Reacts
Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery, Iowa’s very own power couple, were quick to join the fun. Clark, fresh off a jaw-dropping rookie season with the Indiana Fever, chimed in to applaud the caption. McCaffery, now an assistant coach at Butler, doubled down on the love, proving that while he’s great at X’s and O’s, he’s even better at showing support for his friends’ online antics.
Fullard’s caption not only evoked memories of LeBron’s legendary block in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals but also gave the internet a moment of pure joy—something we desperately needed between endless injury updates and mid-season trade rumors.
A Butler Bulldog and a Fever Phenom
Speaking of career moves, McCaffery’s new role at Butler keeps him conveniently close to Clark, who’s been lighting up the WNBA like it’s her own personal three-point contest. After all, what’s better than having your boyfriend cheer you on courtside? Having him do it while coaching the opposition.
McCaffery’s journey from Iowa Hawkeye to Butler Bulldog included a pit stop with the Indiana Pacers, where he dabbled in scouting, video ops, and player development. Translation? The guy knows basketball like Clark knows how to drop 30 points in her sleep.
Clark, meanwhile, has embraced life as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, averaging more points than most people do text messages in a day. Her proximity to McCaffery in Indiana? Let’s just say it’s the cherry on top of her MVP-worthy career start.
The Full Circle of Friendship
Fullard’s post wasn’t just a nod to the past but a celebration of the present. The former Hawkeye and McCaffery share a bond forged on and off the court during their time at Iowa. Throw Patrick into the mix—now a Bulldog baller—and you’ve got a trio that makes Iowa alumni everywhere beam with pride.
For Clark and McCaffery, the Instagram shenanigans were more than a chance to flex their humor—it was a reminder that even in the world of professional sports, the best moments are often the most human.
The Bigger Picture
As McCaffery settles into his assistant coach role and Clark continues to dazzle on the hardwood, one thing’s clear: Indiana might just be the epicenter of basketball’s next great power couple.
Whether it’s LeBron-inspired captions, jaw-dropping dunks, or wholesome couple moments, Clark and McCaffery are showing us that life in the fast lane doesn’t mean leaving the fun behind.
And who knows? Maybe next time, LeBron himself will comment.