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Caitlin Clark ‘so happy’ about boyfriend Connor McCaffery’s new Butler coaching job

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Caitlin Clark ‘so happy’ about boyfriend Connor McCaffery’s new Butler coaching job

Caitlin Clark is “so happy” about boyfriend Connor McCaffery’s next professional chapter.

Taking to his Instagram Stories on Monday, the Indiana Fever star recruit posted a congratulatory message to McCaffery, who was named an assistant coach for the Butler Bulldogs men’s basketball team.

“Yayy!! I’m so happy for you,” Clark, 22, wrote alongside a white heart emoji and McCaffery’s Instagram handle.

Caitlin Clark posted a celebratory message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery after landing a coaching job at Butler. Instagram
The WNBA star posted the message on her Instagram Stories. Caitlin Clark/Instagram

McCaffery’s hiring was announced Monday by the University of Indianapolis.

“After a high-level playing career, Connor had the opportunity to contribute and learn alongside one of the best coaching staffs in the NBA,” Butler coach Thad Matta said in a statement.

“These experiences will be invaluable to our team. He obviously comes from a basketball family that I know very well and I’m excited about the impact he’s going to have on our program, both quickly and in the long term.”

Connor McCaffery (30) in action for the Iowa Hawkeyes in November 2018. Robert Sabo for the NY POST
Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery in August 2023. Caitlin Clark/Instagram

McCaffery played for the Iowa Hawkeyes in college and was coached by his father Fran McCaffery before becoming the basketball development coordinator for the Indiana Pacers during the 2023-24 season.

Her relationship with Clark was revealed in 2023 ahead of the WNBA All-Star’s final season in Iowa.

McCaffery joined Clark in New York earlier this year when she was selected with the Fever’s first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Caitlin Clark looks on during the Fever’s victory over the Wings on September 15, 2024. NBAE via Getty Images
She scored a career-high 35 points. AP

She posted a heartfelt tribute to McCaffery in July on his birthday.

“Celebrating you is easy 🙂 I’m grateful to have someone as selfless and loving as you in my life,” Clark wrote on Instagram. “May this be the year you finally find a way to surpass me 😉 I love you always.”

Clark’s message to McCaffery on Monday came a day after she broke the WNBA’s rookie season scoring record in the Fever’s 110-109 win Sunday against the Dallas Wings.

According to ESPN, Indiana’s superstar guard recorded 761 points in 39 appearances, breaking the record of 744 points previously held by Seimone Augustus.

Clark is averaging 19.5 points per game, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists.

She scored a career-high 35 points on Sunday.