Indiana's new power couple: Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffery team up in Hoosier state

It’s official! The basketball gods smiled on Indiana as Caitlin Clark, the phenomenal No. 1 draft pick, landed right in the lap of the Indiana Fever. But wait, there’s a plot twist that’s sweeter than a game-winning buzzer-beater-her longtime beau, Connor McCaffery, is already making waves in the Hoosier State as an assistant with the Indiana Pacers. Talk about perfect timing!

This story gets even juicier. Patrick McCaffery, Connor’s brother, is making his own headlines by committing to Butler for his final year of college hoops. The McCaffery bros are setting up a real family affair in Indiana. Patrick, departing from Iowa where he played under his dad, Coach Fran McCaffery, took to Instagram with a heartfelt “It’s been real IC,” accompanied by snaps with Clark and Connor. Looks like a triple threat of basketball brilliance is converging in Indiana!

Back to Caitlin Clark-her selection by the Fever was perhaps the worst kept secret in sports, after a college career that was nothing short of record-shattering. And landing in Indianapolis? That’s no coincidence. It’s destiny. During an interview with Hawk Central, Connor detailed his Pacers gig, from playing dummy defense to running the scout team. He’s grinding it out, proving that behind every great player is an equally hard-working partner.

And let’s not forget the royal welcome Caitlin received, courtesy of none other than Colts legend Peyton Manning. In an interview with IndyStar, Caitlin expressed how having Connor in the same city made her transition smoother. “It’s great, obviously it makes the transition a little bit easier,” she said. “You’ve got people that know the city, and obviously Connor being there is tremendous. I couldn’t imagine a better place to start my professional career.“

Connor McCaffery opens up about dating in the public eye

Connor shared some real talk on ESPN‘s docuseries ‘Full Court Press,’ revealing that dating a high-profile athlete like Caitlin isn’t all glitz and glamour. “This is not the same as what it was,” he admitted. “Me and you, we cannot just go and walk around like nobody knows who you are. That’s not the reality of the situation.”

So, there you have it. From Iowa to Indiana, the McCaffery brothers and Caitlin Clark are making big moves-both on the court and off. Indiana’s basketball scene just got a whole lot more interesting, and we’re here for all the swooshes and swoons.