If you scrolled through social media after Wednesday night’s Indiana Fever-Los Angeles Sparks game, you might have seen a picture that looked like Caitlin Clark was getting engaged. It showed Connor McCaffery down on one knee, ring in hand, with Clark beaming. But here’s the thing: it’s not real.
The image was posted by a fan account called “Fever Updates” and quickly racked up over a million views. Unfortunately, it was created with AI, and it fooled a lot of people. The post generated more than 200 comments in under 12 hours, with fans offering congratulations and well wishes.
“Wow, so happy for this Caitlin,” one fan wrote. Another added, “I’m happy for the couple, and wish great(er) things for them.”
It’s nice to see fans rooting for Clark’s happiness, but the truth is simple: there’s no ring, no proposal, and no engagement. The viral image is a hoax, and it’s not the first time Caitlin Clark’s personal life has sparked online buzz.
Clark and McCaffery did celebrate their three-year anniversary on April 24. The Fever star posted a sweet photo of them together with the caption: “three years with my fav you’re the bestttt.” That’s real. The engagement? Not so much.
McCaffery, a former Iowa basketball player who later coached with the Indiana Pacers and Butler, recently left Butler’s staff. He wrote on social media, “End of an era! Forever grateful to Coach Matta for the opportunity that he gave me. Learned a lot and worked with great people – excited for what’s next.” For now, he’s been spotted cheering Clark on from the stands.
This isn’t the first time AI has tricked sports fans. Earlier this year, Reggie Jackson fell for a fake soccer video, showing just how convincing these generated images can be. And with Clark being one of the most talked-about athletes in the WNBA, it’s no surprise that hoaxes like this one spread fast.
So, for now, Clark and McCaffery are still just a couple celebrating three years together—not an engaged pair. But if the internet’s reaction is any clue, fans are ready to celebrate whenever that day actually comes.
