Connor McCaffery joins Noblesville Boom as player development assistant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Connor McCaffery has been hired as a player development assistant by the Noblesville Boom, the G-League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers. Previously, McCaffery served as an assistant coach at Butler for two years after completing his collegiate career at Iowa, where he played in 166 games. He aims to leverage his experience and familial coaching background, with his father, Fran McCaffery, having coached the Iowa men's basketball team for 15 seasons. This position allows him to stay closer to Caitlin Clark, former Iowa player, who currently plays for the Indiana Fever.
- •McCaffery played 166 games at Iowa and started 89.
- •He spent the last two years as an assistant at Butler.
- •His father is Fran McCaffery, Iowa men's basketball's former head coach.
- •McCaffery joins a team looking to remain competitive in the G-League.
- •He will be closer to Caitlin Clark, his longtime girlfriend.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former Iowa basketball forward lands G-League coaching gig
"After a pair of years as a college basketball assistant coach, Connor McCaffery is making the jump to the G-League ranks.
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