Will Caitlin Clark Get Engaged to Connor McCaffery?
Will Caitlin Clark Get Engaged to Connor McCaffery?
Caitlin Clark is helping to shine a spotlight on the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as she continues to showcase exceptional skills on the court, helping the sport’s popularity and audience to grow.
Before she hit the big league, Clark became the all-time leading scorer in the NCAA Division I, a record she still holds today, and is viewed by many as one of the greatest collegiate players in the sport.
As a result, she was the first round and first overall pick for Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft and has boosted the team’s TV ratings by 462% compared to the previous season.
With all eyes on the 22-year-old, basketball fans and media outlets are eager to learn more about the rising star, with many interested in her romantic relationship with Connor McCaffrey.
As the couple have been dating for over a year, many are wondering if the young lovebirds might soon walk down the aisle. So, is Caitlin Clark likely to get engaged soon? Read on for more details.
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How Did Clark and McCaffrey Meet?
While Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffrey both played basketball for the University of Iowa, they met through his brother, Patrick.
The 22-year-old Indiana Fever star was friends with Patrick first, as he was a basketball player at Iowa, which led to her forming a friendship with Connor, which soon led to love.
According to Connor, “She was friends with Patrick. I was friends with her. Our teams hung out together. We had good relationships with the women’s team, and we just eventually started hanging out. It was kind of easy how it all worked out.”
When Did Caitlin and Connor Start Dating?
Caitlin and Connor started out as friends but became a couple in 2023. After realizing there was more to their connection than friendship, the couple went Instagram official in August 2023.
Clark shared various cute images of them cuddled up on a boat with the caption “Best end to summer🖤”.
While the couple didn’t publicize their relationship until August, it is believed they became more than friends in April 2023.
On April 24, 2024, the Indiana Fever star posted a black-and-white photo of them snuggling and gushed about enjoying a one-year anniversary with Connor, writing, “one year of the best mems w my fav person 🖤”
The post confirmed the couple had dropped the L-bomb, as Clark wrote, “You make every day better. I can’t wait for many more adventures together. I love you.”
Are They Likely to Get Engaged?
Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery are clearly smitten with each other. In addition to regularly posting photos and professing their love for each other on social media, he often shows his support at various games.
Plus, Clark and McCaffery have a lot in common. He is currently an assistant at the Pacers and nearly entered the MLB 2020 draft, only for injuries, illnesses, and a global pandemic to stand in his way.
As the couple appear head over heels in love, it wouldn’t be a shock if McCaffrey got down on one knee in the future.
However, Clark might want to dedicate her time and attention to making history with Indiana Fever, especially as she is at the start of her professional basketball career.
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