As Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the women’s national championship game today, all eyes are on the highly anticipated matchup. Amidst the excitement surrounding the game, attention is also drawn to Caitlin Clark, the Iowa star player valued at $3.2 million through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, and her personal life.

Clark’s relationship with Connor McCaffrey, which has largely remained private, is now under the spotlight. The couple chose to keep details of their relationship away from the public eye until August 2023, when they made it official by sharing a picture of each other on Instagram.

Therefore, since very little is known about Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend, let’s learn five interesting facts about him.

1. Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend was a college basketball star at Iowa

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Connor McCaffrey is a 6′6″, 25-year-old from Iowa City who attended the University of Iowa and played for the Hawkeyes as a four-star recruit, arriving at Iowa in the 2017 recruiting class.

Connor’s accolades include being recognized as a five-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, a three-time NCAAB Honors Court member, a two-time Academic All-District First Team selection, a two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, and an NABC Honors Court honoree, as per People Magazine.

2. McCaffery has a tattoo in tribute to his younger brother

Connor McCaffrey, the oldest of three siblings, shares a unique connection with his younger brother, Patrick, who is also a basketball player for the Hawkeyes.

In 2014, when Patrick was just 14 years old, he underwent surgery at the University of Iowa Hospital to remove a thyroid tumor. Though the tumor was discovered to be cancerous after testing, Patrick recovered swiftly from the surgery. Following this challenging time, the two brothers decided to commemorate their bond with matching tattoos, symbolizing their unwavering support and love for each other.

3. Connor has a famous dad

Not only does he share a special bond with his brother but also with his father, Fran McCaffery.

Fran has been the head coach of the Hawkeyes’ men’s basketball team for 14 years. He has been coaching since 1983 and is in his 28th season as a head coach. The father-son duo shared numerous heartfelt moments with each other on the court.

4. Connor McCaffrey works for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers

After graduating from the University of Iowa in May 2023, Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend landed a job in the NBA as a team assistant for the Indiana Pacers. During his time in Iowa, he was not only a dual athlete, but he also worked toward his two bachelor’s degrees in finance and political science.

“I’ll play dummy defense, run the scout team, help coaches on film stuff, help on video projects if they need, scouting reports if they need,” he explained. “Whatever you’re asked to do, be ready to do it,” McCaffery said as per Des Moines Register.

5. Connor was also a basketball player

As previously mentioned, before placing his focus on basketball, Connor was a standout baseball player who played corner outfield spots and first base. He started in 22 baseball games in 2018–2019.

As per Hawkeye Sports, he was the seventh-best draft prospect in the Big Ten and the 231st-best prospect nationally. However, owing to his injuries and health complications, he could not pursue the sport.