Indiana Pacers hire Connor McCaffrey as G League coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:07 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Indiana Pacers announced the hiring of Connor McCaffrey as a player development coach for their G League team on June 3, 2026. McCaffrey previously spent two years on Butler's coaching staff in Indianapolis. He is the boyfriend of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, leading to social media speculation about the merits of his hiring. The McCaffrey family has recently faced scrutiny due to controversial interactions with media in Iowa, raising questions about Connor's new role with the Pacers.
- •Connor McCaffrey joins the Pacers after two years at Butler.
- •He is the boyfriend of Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark.
- •Social media reactions question the reasons behind his hiring.
- •Connor's family faced media controversies in Iowa recently.
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers hire Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend as coach despite reports surrounding family
"The Indiana Pacers have a new coach in the organization, according to reporter Evan Sidery. That would happen to be Connor McCaffrey, who also happens to be the boyfriend of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. “The Pacers hired Connor McCaffrey, Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, as a player development coach for their G League team. McCaffrey has…
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