Caitlin Clark's legendary support for the Iowa Hawkeyes is unwavering, but her basketball fandom just got a new potential favorite. The WNBA superstar recently turned her attention to the Atlantic 10, offering enthusiastic public support for a major family decision within her inner circle.
Clark's boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, spent last season on the coaching staff at Butler University. His younger brother, Jack McCaffery, was also a Bulldog, joining the program as a highly-touted freshman. The Iowa Gatorade State Player of the Year saw his debut season limited, appearing in just nine games and averaging 2.8 points before a medical redshirt ended his year early.
This offseason brought change for the McCaffery brothers. Jack entered the transfer portal in March, weighing his options for a fresh start. After careful consideration, he announced his commitment to continue his college career with the Richmond Spiders for the 2026-27 season.
The announcement on Instagram prompted an immediate and characteristically energetic response from one of basketball's biggest names. Clark commented simply, "Lfggg," a popular acronym for "Let's f***ing go," signaling her full-throated support for the move. This public endorsement highlights the close-knit dynamic between Clark and the McCaffery family.
Jack's brother Connor is also on the move. Before his younger sibling's Richmond commitment was public, Connor McCaffery announced his own departure from Butler, thanking head coach Thad Matta for the opportunity. "End of an era! Forever grateful to Coach Matta for the opportunity that he gave me," Connor wrote. "Learned a lot and worked with great people – excited for what’s next."
Connor's career path has been a fascinating one, moving from an assistant role with the Indiana Pacers under Rick Carlisle to the college ranks at Butler. At the time of his Pacers hiring, he spoke about the value of learning outside his father's shadow. "I’m really excited. I want to get away and try to learn from someone else, somewhere else," McCaffery said. "I’ve always been under my dad’s shadow and tutelage. Now, learning from someone like coach Carlisle … I’m just going to try to take everything in."
While Clark was a supportive spectator for Butler last season due to Connor's role, all eyes now turn to Richmond to see if Jack McCaffery can make an impact with the Spiders. His potential, coupled with a clean bill of health, could make him a key piece for their future. As for Clark, her focus remains on her own critical third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever, where fans are hoping for a major bounce-back campaign.
This family storyline is a reminder of the interconnected world of sports, where personal and professional lives constantly overlap. It echoes other recent sports narratives about commitment and new beginnings, like Marcus Freeman's exploration of NFL options before recommitting to Notre Dame, or even Cade Cunningham's clarification about his own contract priorities in Detroit.
Time will tell what's next for Connor McCaffery's coaching journey and how Jack's game develops at Richmond. One thing is certain: Caitlin Clark, the NCAA's all-time leading scorer who averaged 28.4 points and 8.2 assists in college, will be cheering from the sidelines—or more likely, from her phone with another fired-up social media post.
