5 times when $3.1 million NIL-valued Caitlin Clark expressed her admiration for BF Connor McCaffery

Caitlin Clark might be the greatest women's college basketball player ever, but she also knows when to cheer for someone else. The Iowa standout, whose NIL value significantly increased to $3.1 million in On3's latest valuation, has long appreciated the achievements of her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery.

McCaffery was a basketball and baseball player at the University of Iowa during a six-year spell that ended in 2023 when he left to tackle a coaching career. The pair reportedly started dating in August 2023.

Here are five times the Hawkeyes guard made her love for Connor McCaffery public.

5 times Caitlin Clark expressed her admiration for BF Connor McCaffery

#1 Appreciating Connor McCaffery's playing days

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Caitlin Clark commented on a five-year-old post from Connor McCaffery with a series of emojis seven months ago. The post shows McCaffery during his playing days at Iowa.

#2 Supporting McCaffery's baseball journey

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McCaffery tried to play college baseball consistently at Iowa, but it wasn't meant to be. He did play for one season but had to focus the rest of his sporting journey on basketball. However, Clark found her boyfriend's fascination with baseball appealing.

#3 Admiring formal fashion

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Clark and McCaffery must be more accustomed to sporting athletic looks than suits and dresses. Nonetheless, the Iowa superstar seemed to love seeing her boyfriend in a suit, giving him a rather interesting compliment.

#4 "Paris King" Caitlin Clark

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Around the time their relationship reportedly began, Connor McCaffery went to Europe and posted a picture in Paris. Clark was clearly a fan and wrote:

"Paris King."

#5 Is Connor McCaffery a Swiftie?

In late January, on Caitlin Clark's birthday, Connor McCaffery posted a series of pictures with her on his Instagram account. He called her next year the "T Swift year" in reference to Clark's predilection for the Grammy Award-winning artist.

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Clark found it surprising McCaffery was acting as if he was a Swiftie, but she said she was willing to overlook on this one occasion. She capped it off with a 'heart' emoji.