Francis McCaffery is an American college basketball coach, who currently serves as the men's basketball head coach at the University of Iowa, leading the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team. Before his time at Iowa, McCaffery held coaching positions at Siena Saints men's basketball from 2005 to 2010 and UNCGreensboro from 1999 to 2005.
McCaffery's tenure at Siena is regarded as the most successful in program history. He took over a struggling program that had a record of 6-24 before his arrival and revitalized it. During his five seasons at Siena, McCaffery led the Saints to four 20-win seasons, including three consecutive MAAC Regular-Season and Conference tournament championships.
His coaching record includes winning multiple championships such as the MAAC tournament (2008–2010), MAAC regular season (2008–2010), Big Ten tournament (2022), and being awarded the MAAC Coach of the Year in 2009.
Who are Fran McCaffery's Parents?
Francis "Fran" McCaffery was born on May 23, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to his parents Shirley and Jack McCaffery. The specific career details of his parents are not available. Both of Fran's parents lost their lives to cancer.
In an interview with USAToday in November 2014, Fran's wife shared insights into their family's experience with cancer. She revealed that the McCaffery family actively hosted cancer fundraisers not just because of Fran's parents but also to contribute to the cause.
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Who are Fran McCaffery's Siblings?
Francis John McCaffery has one brother named Jack McCaffery.
Who is Fran McCaffery's Brother?
Fran McCaffery has a brother named Jack McCaffery who holds the position of a sports columnist for Delaware County. With a background in journalism, Jack has also worked at the Philadelphia Journal in the past.
Who is Fran McCaffery's Wife?
Fran McCaffery is married to Margaret McCaffery. Margaret, a former women's basketball player from Saint Paul, Minnesota, had a successful college career playing at the University of Notre Dame.
Does Fran McCaffery have Kids?
Francis and Margaret McCaffery are parents to four children: sons Connor, Patrick, and Jonathan, and daughter Marit. The McCaffery's sons, Connor and Patrick, are both college basketball players.
In 2014, Patrick was taken to the University of Iowa hospital to have a thyroid tumor removed, which was later found to be cancerous. Despite facing this health challenge at the age of 14, Patrick became the all-time leading scorer in basketball at West High School in Iowa City.
Connor McCaffery played for his father, Fran McCaffery, at Iowa and was regarded as a top 250 recruit in the country. In addition to basketball, Connor plays baseball for the Iowa Hawkeyes baseball team.
FAQ's on Fran McCaffery Family
A. Fran McCaffery's parents are Shirley McCaffery and Jack McCaffery.
A. Yes, Fran McCaffery has one brother named Jack McCaffery, who works as a sports columnist for Delaware County.
A. Fran McCaffery's wife is Margaret, who excelled as a basketball player at the University of Notre Dame.
A. Fran and Margaret McCaffery have four children: sons Connor, Patrick, and Jonathan, and daughter Marit.
A. The McCaffery family faced challenges when their son Patrick battled thyroid cancer at a young age.
