American basketball player: Caitlin Clark: Relationship, boyfriend, career, cheering Indiana Pacers!
American basketball player, Caitlin Clark, 22 was at the sidelines on 26 April 2024 to cheer Indiana Pacers of which her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery is the team assistant. She was in great spirits and she will play for Indiana Fever on 14 May 2024.
Caitlin Clark cheers Indiana Pacers
American football player, Caitlin Clark, 22 was in a joyous mood as she sat on the sidelines watching the game of Indiana Pacers. Her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery is part of Indiana Pacers and Caitlin was seen cheering the team.
Caitlin was extremely happy and tossed her T-shirts at the crowd when it was halftime of the play between Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks during NBA playoffs game 3. Later, Caitlin went to one of the suites. Even there, she was spotted cheering the play of Indiana Pacers. Her cheers increased in intensity when Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton made points.
Caitlin posted a video on her Instagram Stories that showed wild fans at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse. She simply captioned it:
“Bangg,”
The relationship timeline of the couple
Caitlin, 22 and Connor, 25 began dating last year. They went public with their relationship four months later when Caitlin posted a photo of the two in a boat and wrote below it:
“Best end to summer,”
On her 22nd birthday, Connor wished her on his social media and wrote this sweet message for her:
“Happy Birthday 22. Wish I was there to celebrate with you – you deserve the best day. Golden Bday/T Swift year will be the best yet,”
“With all that you’ve already accomplished, there is so much more in store for you and your special self. I admire you in every way and I love you.”
And this week, the two celebrated their first anniversary of romance. On 24 April 2024, the two uploaded photos on their Instagram to celebrate this important milestone in their lives. Caitlin posted a black and white picture of the two sitting on a sofa and smiling to the camera. She wrote below:
“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 🤞🏻😇,”
While Connor uploaded a photo of the two laughing together and captioned the post:
“One year w the best 🫶🏼 doing life w u has been easy, and you never cease to amaze me.. can’t wait to watch u live out ur dreams in person 🤞🏼 love you ❤️,”
He also posted a video of Caitlin in her basketball attire and on the basketball court. The two are madly in love with each other and support each other in their career and work. When Caitlin was drafted at the 2024 WNBA Draft as no.1 pick, Connor was there to support her. The event was also attended by Clark’s parents, Brent Clark and Anne Nizzi-Clark as well her brothers, Colin Clark and Blake Clark.
More details about Caitlin and Connor
Caitlin hails from Iowa but grew up in another place, West Des Moines. She loved the basketball game and started play at her age five. She used to take part in boy’s recreational leagues. Caitlin was also good at softball, baseball, soccer, tennis, volley ball and golf before ultimately focusing her all attention and energy on the game of basketball. At high school, she played for All Iowa Attack, an Amateur Athletic Union basketball program in Ames, Iowa.
Dickson Jensen coached her and Caitlin was well ahead of her peers in the game. She also received several titles and awards at play.
Caitlin also played for her college in Iowa. And on 15 April 2024, she was picked up by Indiana Fever to be in their team.
On the other hand, her boyfriend, Connor was also a former athlete. He used to play both basketball and baseball for his University of Iowa. And is now the team assistant for Indiana Pacers. Connor’s father is Fran McCaffery, who is the head basketball coach at the University of Iowa. Connor wants to pursue a career in coaching as well like his father.