Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery’s Sweet Instagram Love Fest Revealed
Because the world clearly needed another peek behind the curtain of a celebrity couple, Caitlin Clark just treated us to a generous dose of her off-court life. On July 13, the WNBA’s rising star posted a heartfelt carousel on Instagram to honor her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, for his 27th birthday. With a deadpan flourish, she captioned her photo series “happy happy happy birthday con,” then let a handful of intimate snapshots do the talking.
In the first snap, the pair lounge on a couch in black and white, Caitlin tucked comfortably into Connor’s embrace. The next slide finds them grinning under concert lights, his arm around her shoulder like a protective fortress of love. A later clip captures him mid-game of outdoor Scrabble by a fire pit, letters scattered and laughter implied. The final shot shows the Indiana Fever guard in full uniform, leaning into Connor – an assistant coach at Butler University – in a scene that feels part locker room and part fireplace romance novel.
Clark, 23, and McCaffery, 27, went public with their relationship in August 2023 via an Iowa River boat selfie captioned “Best end to summer.” Their social media flirtation has been steady ever since. When Connor turned the same age Caitlin is now, she returned the love in January with her own birthday tribute: “Happy 23rd CC (finally we’re celebrating together this year)!” he had written. She teased him for “acting” like a Taylor Swift fan, a playful jab that left followers amused and convinced this couple is equally competitive off the court.
Professional highs have drawn personal support, too. After McCaffery joined the Butler staff last September, Clark broadcast her excitement with a Stories post reading “Yayy!! So happy for you.” That enthusiasm carried over to a record-breaking February night when Caitlin became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball. Connor, stationed in the stands, declared on his own Story “so proud,” adding “Love you 22” in reference to her jersey. In April he took to X to cheer her on after a stellar outing against LSU Tigers, praising her as “special tonight.”
For Clark, fresh off being drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever, this romance narrative feels like a well-executed play: perfectly timed tributes and candid moments that humanize a superstar. It’s equal parts team huddle and reality glimpse, leaving fans eager for the next chapter. Will Caitlin share more off-season adventures? Can Connor top his Scrabble skills with a three-letter word showstopper? Stay tuned, because this duo never fails to keep their followers engaged in the ultimate celebrity-sports saga.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter)
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