The basketball power couple are both based in Indianapolis, with Clark on the Fever and McCaffery an assistant coach at Butler University

Caitlin Clark is making the most of her first WNBA offseason, enjoying a date night with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery! The 22-year-old Indiana Fever star and McCaffery, 26, were spotted courtside at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Monday, October 14, cheering on the NBA’s Indiana Pacers as they faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies.

This outing marked Clark’s first appearance at the arena since the Fever were eliminated from the WNBA postseason, making it a special occasion for the young athlete. Joining the couple was Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell, who also sat courtside and added to the excitement of the evening.

In a heartwarming moment captured on video and shared by the NBA on X (formerly Twitter), Clark and Mitchell, 28, embraced in an adorable hug, eliciting cheers from enthusiastic fans. The camaraderie between the teammates was evident, showcasing the strong bonds formed during their time together on the court.

As Clark continues to transition into the offseason, her date night with McCaffery highlights a fun and relaxed side of her life off the basketball court. Fans are sure to be eager for more glimpses of the couple during this exciting downtime!

Like Clark, McCaffery, the son of legendary Iowa coach Fran McCaffery, is an Iowa Hawkeyes alum. He worked as a team assistant for the Pacers last season — while his girlfriend was selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft — before taking an assistant coaching position on Butler University’s men’s basketball team this fall.

After Butler announced McCaffery’s new role, Clark excitedly shared the news with her followers on social media, writing, “Yayyy!!! So happy for you 🤍,” alongside the official post from Butler on her Instagram Story.

Clark is currently enjoying her first offseason after a stellar debut in the WNBA.

The basketball superstar was named rookie of the year by both the Associated Press and the WNBA, and she finished her first season leading the rookie class in assists, points, steals and minutes played. She also had the league’s second-highest percentage in free throw shooting with 90.6% accuracy.

In response to Clark’s ROY selection by the AP, McCaffery simply wrote, “Duh,” when sharing the announcement to his Instagram Stories.

After she was named the league’s rookie of the year, McCaffery, Clark’s Fever teammates and a handful of Pacers players congratulated the WNBA star with celebratory videos on social media.

Clark and the Fever were eliminated from the postseason at the end of September after leading the team to their first playoffs appearance since 2016.

When asked by reporters how she plans to spend her first WNBA offseason, Clark said, “Maybe play some golf. That’s what I’m going to do until it becomes too cold in Indiana. I’ll become a professional golfer.”