When Caitlin Clark is on the court, fans can’t look away. That’s because of the Iowa Hawkeyes guard’s impressive record-breaking run in NCAA basketball. On March 3, the 22-year-old became smashed a major record, becoming the all-time leading scorer, male or female, in NCAA Division I hoops history.
While she’s busy transitioning from the biggest star in college basketball to the WNBA, Clark has one fan who’s been keeping a close eye on her off the court, too. That’s her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery.
On April 24, McCaffery celebrated his and Clark’s 1-year-anniversary with a sweet post.
“One year w the best 🫶🏼 doing life w u has been easy, and you never cease to amaze me,” he wrote on his Instagram. “can’t wait to watch u live out ur dreams in person 🤞🏼 love you.”
Clark also shared her own post on her Instagram.
“one year of the best mems w my fav person 🖤 you make everyday better and I can’t wait for many more adventures together… love you,” she wrote.
Read on to learn all about the man who’s been by Clark’s side as she makes hoops history.
Connor McCaffery is the son of Fran McCaffery, who’s worked as the men’s basketball head coach at the University of Iowa since 2010.
The senior McCaffery even coached his son during the younger McCaffery’s Hawkeyes career