Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffrey builds his coaching career while his father Fran McCaffrey stays loyal to Iowa

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 6, 2025, 00:52 IST

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Connor McCaffrey is progressing in his basketball coaching career while his father, Fran McCaffrey, remains committed to leading the Iowa Hawkeyes despite facing challenges. The dedication and passion both show in their respective roles highlight their resilience and determination in the sport.

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffrey builds his coaching career while his father Fran McCaffrey stays loyal to Iowa

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Connor McCaffrey, Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, is building his basketball career. After working in the NBA, he’s now a college coach at Butler University. Meanwhile, his dad, Fran McCaffrey, is staying as the Iowa Hawkeyes’ head coach, a job he’s had for 15 years. While Connor moves ahead in coaching, Fran is focused on leading the Hawkeyes, even with challenges and doubts about the team’s success. Both are working hard in their basketball journeys.

Fran McCaffrey’s Emotional Commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes

Fran McCaffrey has made it clear he isn’t going anywhere. David Eickholt, a reporter for 247Sports, shared Fran’s words: “I’m fully committed to the program and the players. I have no intention of moving on.” Coaching the Hawkeyes hasn’t been easy, though. Fran has only won one Big Ten Tournament title since he started, and some fans doubt if he can lead the team to more success.
This season has been especially tough for Fran and the Hawkeyes. They’ve faced injuries and setbacks, adding pressure to the team. But a recent road win against Rutgers showed the team’s fighting spirit. After the game, Fran got emotional during an interview with Andy Katz.

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When asked about the win, Fran paused, sighed, and said, “There are times in your career where you’re just really proud of your team. The way we fought was really impressive.” Katz noticed Fran’s emotions and asked why he felt so strongly.
Fran explained, “We’ve had injuries, we’ve had setbacks. Other teams face challenges too, but it’s about how you respond. Do you stay together? Do you stay focused? That’s all we can ask for.”
Fran’s words show how much he cares about his team, even during tough times. While his son Connor is building his coaching career at Butler, Fran is staying loyal to the Hawkeyes.
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He’s determined to lead the team through challenges and keep working toward success. Both McCaffreys are proving that coaching is about passion, hard work, sticking with your team no matter what, and not giving up in any situation.

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