Did Caitlin Clark get engaged? Fact-checking social media post of boyfriend proposing to WNBA star

Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest stars in sports, so any news involving her is a big deal. However, she is also subject to misinformation regarding her professional and personal life.

As the Indiana Fever got their first win of the season on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Sparks, a rumor made its way online that Clark got engaged to her long-time boyfriend, Connor McCaffery.

However, upon further review, it's unclear where the news first originated, especially since Clark seems to be focused on the start of the WNBA season.

Therefore, here's a breakdown of what is true and what is false regarding Clark's relationship status.

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Did Caitlin Clark get engaged?

No, Caitlin Clark did not get engaged. The rumor going around that her boyfriend proposed is not true, despite there seeming to be visual confirmation of it.

The picture going around of Clark getting engaged appears to be AI and made from a picture that Clark took with her boyfriend earlier this year.

Who is Caitlin Clark's boyfriend?

Clark is currently dating Connor McCaffery, the son of current Penn head coach Fran McCaffery. The two met when they both played basketball at the University of Iowa, and have stayed together after leaving the school.

McCaffery is 27 years old and played basketball at Iowa from 2017 to 2023, but instead of pursuing a playing career, he opted to go into coaching. After working as a Pacers team assistant for a year, McCaffery has been an assistant coach at Butler since 2024, so he and Clark both have jobs in Indiana.

How long has Caitlin Clark been with her boyfriend?

Clark and McCaffery have been dating for three years now, which means they began dating in Clark's final season at Iowa. 

Since they both played on their respective basketball teams for the Hawkeyes, Clark and McCaffery likely crossed paths many times over their collegiate career. McCaffery's final season at Iowa was 2022-23, which is when the women's basketball team made its first of two-straight National Championship appearances.