Caitlin Clark might be in full offseason grind mode, but that doesn’t mean she’s stepping away from basketball. The WNBA star showed up at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, March 12, not to play but to cheer from the sidelines.
With agent Erin Kane and her brother by her side, Clark was in the crowd for Butler’s Big East Tournament opener against Providence, supporting her boyfriend and Bulldogs assistant coach Connor McCaffery.
And if that wasn’t enough hoops action for one night, she had another familiar face on the court.
Caitlin Clark Feeling the Courtside Energy at The Garden
MSG is no stranger to basketball royalty, and Clark brought some star power to the stands as she locked in for Butler’s must-win matchup.
McCaffery, who joined Butler’s staff in September 2024 after working with the Indiana Pacers, had his team fighting for a shot at advancing in the tournament. A win meant facing St. John’s next, and you already know Clark was locked in for every play.
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But it wasn’t just about Connor. Patrick McCaffery — Connor’s younger brother and forward for the Bulldogs — was also on the floor. As a result, the McCaffery brothers had one of the biggest names in basketball backing them.
Clark has never been shy about supporting her boyfriend’s coaching journey. Whether it’s Big Ten matchups or Butler’s Big East Tournament run, she’s showing up and cheering loudly. And with the WNBA season still two months away, she’s making the most of her time off the court.
Clark Putting in Work While Supporting Courtside
Clark isn’t just sitting back and enjoying her time off — if anything, she’s getting stronger. Fans went wild after spotting her flexing from the sidelines, and for good reason — Clark looks more built than ever.
The Indiana Fever guard has been locked in at the gym, adding muscle ahead of her sophomore WNBA season. Clark already had defenders struggling to keep up with her in Year 1, but now she’s coming back even tougher.
Clark’s rookie season was nothing short of legendary. She led all first-year players in scoring (19.2 points per game), assists (8.4), and minutes played. She also set the WNBA record for most assists in a season (337) and shot an elite 90.6% from the free-throw line.
Clark also made the All-WNBA team and took home Rookie of the Year honors. No big deal, right?
With that kind of performance already under her belt, Clark’s offseason work is only making her even more dangerous for Year 2. The Fever kick off their season on May 17 against the Chicago Sky, and you can bet Clark will be ready to put on a show.