Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery's Latest Public Appearance Draws Attention

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Sullivan | Last updated Jan 16, 2025 9:23 PM ET

In a remarkably short time, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has made a monumental impact on both the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. Since being drafted No. 1 overall out of Iowa, Clark has captivated fans and gained widespread recognition.

Her rookie season was nothing short of spectacular, earning Rookie of the Year honors while also leading the Fever to their first postseason appearance since 2016.

With the WNBA season approaching in May, Clark has remained in the public eye, frequently attending events around the city — from Colts and Pacers games to other high-profile occasions. Thursday night added yet another notable appearance to her growing list.

Clark, accompanied by her boyfriend Connor McCaffery — an assistant coach at Butler and former Iowa basketball player — was seen at the Indy Ignite's volleyball game, marking just the second game for the newly-formed professional indoor volleyball team.

"Caitlin Clark is supporting Indy's new pro volleyball team Indy Ignite tonight." The Fever posted.

Caitlin Clark is supporting Indy's new pro volleyball team, @IndyIgniteVB, tonight pic.twitter.com/3iZkM9HY0R
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) January 17, 2025

The Indy Ignite secured their first win of the season on Saturday and followed it up with another victory on Thursday night, improving to 2-0 in the early stages of their emergence in the league as an expansion team.

What made the win even more special was that it came in front of arguably the most popular athlete in the state of Indiana — and certainly one of the biggest stars in women's sports — Caitlin Clark, which certainly drew attention.

"Women supporting women." One fan commented.

"Caitlin Clark is a great supporter." Another fan posted.

"One more fan said, "She is planting seeds and letting them grow."

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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