Caitlin Clarke and Conor McCaffrey’s love has been going on for two years!
The WNBA star, who will turn 24 on January 22, 2026, met McCaffrey when the two were playing college basketball at the University of Iowa. When McCaffery isn’t coaching basketball at Butler University in Indianapolis, he can be found cheering on his girlfriend from the sidelines at Indiana Fever games.
The two started dating in April 2023, but they officially announced their relationship on Instagram in late August of the same year.
As the Fever point guard celebrates his 24th birthday, check out the most adorable photos of the college sweethearts.
hard launch
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In August 2023, Clark shared a beautiful snapshot from her summer lakeside vacation on Instagram.
Got His Back
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McCaffery celebrated T. Swift’s girlfriend, who will turn 22 in January 2024.
“Everything you’ve already accomplished, so much more is in store for you and your special self,” he wrote in the caption.
Glam’d to Go
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Photos of couples dressed up on the birthday merry-go-round were also posted.
1 of 1
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The athlete posted a photo of the two of them cuddling on Instagram, writing, “A year of great memories with the person I love,” and revealed that they started dating in April 2023.
birthday boy
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She later penned a eulogy for McCaffrey on his 26th birthday, praising him as a “selfless” and “loving” man.
“It’s easy to celebrate you,” she wrote.
wall mirror
Caitlin Clark/Instagram
Like all couples, they couldn’t resist taking a mirror selfie together.
take me to the ball game
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After Clark was selected No. 1 in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the couple represented the New York Yankees at a home game against the Texas Rangers.
Watched by experts
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These two basketball players love their sport so much that they take chances to watch NBA games together, like this date night at the Pacers vs. Grizzlies game.
striped night
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In her 2024 summary, Clark included a photo of McCaffrey sporting a colorful suit and tie on a night out.
23 and me
Connor McCaffery/Instagram
A Butler University assistant coach celebrated his girlfriend’s 23rd birthday with three sweet photos on a merry-go-round.
black tie formal
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“You have an amazing ability to inspire and uplift those around you. I’m lucky to learn from you every day. Thank you for always being you,” he wrote in the caption.
boat
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They certainly love each other and open water!
matching moment
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The Iowa Hawkeyes alum returned to cheer on Clark’s varsity basketball team in a game against Michigan State during the Big Ten Tournament.
double love
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McCaffery told Clark to “keep being you” as they begin their two-year relationship.
best year
Meanwhile, Clark posted several snaps of himself hugging his “love” to commemorate their two-year anniversary.
Expression of support
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The couple embraced after the Indiana Fever’s victory over the New York Liberty in a June 2025 game.
lean on me
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On McCaffery’s 27th birthday, Clark wrote on Instagram: “You make every day better and I couldn’t be more grateful.”
reason to celebrate
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Clark’s fellow Indiana Fever player Lexi Hull snapped a loving photo of the two on a night out on the town.
Another year around the sun
Caitlin Clark/Instagram
To cap off 2025 and her first full year as a professional athlete, Clark shared a collage of photos that included an adorable photo with her boyfriend.
