Caitlin Clark's boyfriend Connor McCaffery shared a heartbreaking update on his Instagram that his brother Jack MacCaffery has been diagnosed with cancer.He wrote, "Nobody stronger than u to fight this ????????❤️ you've got us all with you and we love you ❤️ CANCER SUCKS!!!!!!!!"
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He earned two bachelor's degrees in finance and political science, and received his basketball team's Academic Excellence Award for five seasons. According to his athlete profile on Hawkeye Sports, his career assist-to-turnover ratio is the second-best in NCAA history. He was a five-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and represented his school on the Big Ten Anti-Hate And Anti-Racism Coalition.
After his playing career, McCaffery moved into coaching. He began with the Indiana Pacers before joining Butler University's men's basketball team as an assistant coach. However, reports later indicated that he had stepped away from the position ahead of the 2026 season. Although he has largely remained out of the public eye compared with Clark, McCaffery has continued to build his reputation in basketball circles through his understanding of the game and focus on player development.
The couple has continued to attract attention for the way they support each other while managing demanding basketball careers. In April 2026, they marked their third anniversary with emotional social media tributes, offering a glimpse into their close relationship and celebrating another milestone together.
During the same period, Clark's career continued to soar. She became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She quickly emerged as one of the league's biggest names, delivering record-breaking performances and triple-doubles and winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in her debut season.
Following the diagnosis, Jack is taking an indefinite medical leave from the Richmond Spiders basketball programme. He was evaluated by Richmond's medical staff earlier in the week before travelling home with his parents. He was subsequently admitted to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and has begun treatment under doctors and nurses at Penn Medicine.
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Who is Caitlin Clark's boyfriend?
Caitlin Clark's boyfriend is Connor McCaffrey, a fellow Iowa basketball player. They made their romance Instagram official in August 2023, and McCaffrey has been a vocal supporter of his girlfriend throughout the end of her college career. He also works for the NBA's Indiana Pacers, which means these two will continue to live in the same state as Clark begins her run in the WNBA.ALSO READ: NFL legend Deion Sanders' son Shilo could owe $12 million for life
He earned two bachelor's degrees in finance and political science, and received his basketball team's Academic Excellence Award for five seasons. According to his athlete profile on Hawkeye Sports, his career assist-to-turnover ratio is the second-best in NCAA history. He was a five-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and represented his school on the Big Ten Anti-Hate And Anti-Racism Coalition.
Connor McCaffery's family
Connor McCaffery is a member of one of the most recognizable families in college basketball and played for the Iowa Hawkeyes under his father, longtime head coach Fran McCaffery. McCaffery spent six seasons playing college basketball, earning recognition for his leadership, court vision and versatility rather than high scoring totals. He also played baseball before choosing to focus entirely on basketball, showing his ability to compete across different sports. His time at Iowa helped him develop into a dependable team player who could contribute in several areas of the game.Caitlin Clark foundation gets $22,000 grant as WNBA star's off-court work earns recognition alongside 31 other recipients(Image via Instagram)
After his playing career, McCaffery moved into coaching. He began with the Indiana Pacers before joining Butler University's men's basketball team as an assistant coach. However, reports later indicated that he had stepped away from the position ahead of the 2026 season. Although he has largely remained out of the public eye compared with Clark, McCaffery has continued to build his reputation in basketball circles through his understanding of the game and focus on player development.
Caitlin Clark, Connor McCaffery have been dating for more than 3 years
Clark and McCaffrey tarted dating back in April 2023. At first, they kept their relationship private. Clark was already pretty high-profile by then, so it was smart to play if safe and get to know each other without the cameras around. Later that summer, though, the two shared their relationship publicly with a photo on Instagram, saying that they had the "best end to summer."The couple has continued to attract attention for the way they support each other while managing demanding basketball careers. In April 2026, they marked their third anniversary with emotional social media tributes, offering a glimpse into their close relationship and celebrating another milestone together.
During the same period, Clark's career continued to soar. She became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She quickly emerged as one of the league's biggest names, delivering record-breaking performances and triple-doubles and winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award in her debut season.
What happened to Jack McCaffery?
Jack McCaffery is Connor's younger brother and a sophomore forward for the University of Richmond men's basketball team. He has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to an announcement by the university on November 8, 2026.Following the diagnosis, Jack is taking an indefinite medical leave from the Richmond Spiders basketball programme. He was evaluated by Richmond's medical staff earlier in the week before travelling home with his parents. He was subsequently admitted to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and has begun treatment under doctors and nurses at Penn Medicine.