Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark may be known for her record-breaking scoring and dazzling assists on the court, but off the hardwood, she's celebrating a milestone that has nothing to do with basketball. The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer took to Instagram on Friday to mark three years with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, in a post that quickly went viral.
Clark, who is averaging 18.5 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game in her WNBA career, shared a sweet photo along with a simple but heartfelt message: “three years with my fav you’re the bestttt.” The post has already racked up over 216,000 likes and more than 1,300 comments, with fans and fellow athletes flooding the comments section.
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie chimed in with “Looking great together,” while Fever teammate Lexie Hull called the couple “The cutest.” Former Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall added “Cutiessss,” and one fan declared them the “Best couple in America.” The outpouring of love shows just how much fans adore Clark’s personal life as much as her game.
McCaffery, a former Iowa guard who recently stepped away from his coaching role at Butler, has been a constant support for Clark. The couple’s relationship has been a topic of interest among fans, especially as Clark continues to dominate in the WNBA. With the Fever set to begin their preseason this Saturday against the New York Liberty, Clark is focused on getting back to business—but not without a little help.
“It is exhausting, bringing the ball up 94 feet versus pressure every single time,” Clark told reporters earlier this week. “So, we certainly need to find somebody that can handle the ball a little bit and give me a little bit of a break.” The Fever have ruled out Aliyah Boston, Tyasha Harris, Lexie Hull, and Damiris Dantas for the preseason opener, but Clark is not on the injury report and is expected to see action.
As Clark and the Fever gear up for the regular season, which kicks off on May 9 against the Dallas Wings, fans can expect more highlights—both on and off the court. For now, the focus is on love and basketball, and Clark is proving she can handle both with grace.
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