SUMMARY
- Connor McCaffery played for the Iowa Hawkeyes between 2017 and 2023.
- The former Hawkeyes star was listed at 6'6" feet tall during his tenure.
Connor McCaffery has a lot of connections to the world of basketball. However, there is one thing he is most known for, his relationship with college basketball standout player Caitlin Clark. While his girlfriend has been tearing down barriers at the college level, McCaffery has always been that one individual who never fails to show his support. This is probably another driving factor to Caitlin’s success in the world of sports.
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It seems as if the couple met while McCaffery studied at the University of Iowa. However, it wasn’t until 2023 that they made all the rumors official. Caitlin and McCaffery were spotted together multiple times in public, most notably during an NBA Playoff game between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. But it is McCaffery who often posts about the 22-year-old’s achievements on social media.
Connor McCaffery is six inches taller than Caitlin Clark
Connor McCaffery attended the University of Iowa from 2017 until 2023. It was quite unfortunate that he had to witness NCAA basketball at its lowest point when the 2019-2020 was completely cut short due to the pandemic. However, McCaffery always made sure he was at peak form when he needed to be. To some fans, the McCaffery surname would probably sound familiar. Connor’s father, Fran has been the head coach of the Hawkeyes’ Men’s Basketball Team.
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Connor, who has since concluded his playing days at Iowa was listed at 6’6” feet. He predominantly played as a forward but he was mainly utilized for his exceptional playmaking capabilities. His girlfriend, the all-time scoring leader of the NCAA is currently listed at six feet. The height difference between them is around six inches. Caitlin is probably the most dominant college athlete there ever has been.
Connor McCaffery also had an important role on the Hawkeyes squad
We are all aware of how successful Clark’s journey through college basketball has been. From shattering various institutional-based records to chasing NCAA Tournament career feats, her list of achievements is never-ending. However, Connor McCaffery’s work has been majorly overshadowed by Clark’s success. Connor was just as valuable to the Hawkeyes during his tenure.
As mentioned earlier, Connor was most known for his playmaking abilities. His assist-to-turnover ratio is the second-best in NCAA history. McCaffery has recorded 527 assists and only 147 turnovers. He also received All-Big Ten selections a couple of times during his stint at Iowa. Connor earned All-Big Ten Honourable Mentions from the media and coaches in 2023. Now, the former Iowa Hawkeyes star works for the Indiana Pacers with their coaching staff.