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Caitlin Clark Congratulates Boyfriend Connor McCaffery on Butler MCBB Coaching Job

Jack MurraySeptember 16, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 15: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts during the second half against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 15, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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Caitlin Clark still has some ties to the college basketball landscape.

Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, has been officially hired as an assistant coach for Butler's men's basketball team. Following the news, Clark took to Instagram to celebrate McCaffery's hiring.

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Connor McCaffery, son of Iowa coach Fran McCaffery and boyfriend of Caitlin Clark, has been hired as an assistant coach for Butler men's basketball <a href="https://t.co/jFkSOhIiAd">https://t.co/jFkSOhIiAd</a>

Clark posted a story to her Instagram page of McCaffery's official hiring announcement and captioned it "Yayyy!!! So happy for you ❤️."

Clark is in the midst of a strong rookie campaign for the Indiana Fever, averaging 19.5 points, 8.4 assists and 5.7 rebounds while leading the Fever to a 20-19 record. This comes after a prolific collegiate career at Iowa where she was a four-time All-American, two-time Player of the Year and led her Iowa Hawkeyes to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship game.

McCaffery played for the Hawkeyes men's team and appeared in 166 games across six seasons. He averaged 4.5 points, 3.2 assists and three rebounds in his collegiate career.

He now joins the staff of a Butler team that is coming off an 18-15 season and has not reached the NCAA Tournament since the 2017-18 season.