“It’s a way in. It’s an entry-level job,” Connor McCaffery had opined of his new Indiana Pacers job when he was selected as the team assistant in May 2023. McCaffery’s role involved studying the film, helping the team with the scout team, and also providing the coaching staff with anything they needed.

Considering it was an entry-level job, McCaffery seems to have performed his duties well. The Pacers finished sixth in the Eastern Conference and were defeated by the Boston Celtics in the conference Finals.

However, now that the NBA season is over, and the players gear up for the upcoming NCAA basketball season, rumors run among the balling fraternity that Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend would be joining the Buttler Bulldogs as an assistant coach.

Why might Connor McCaffery leave the Indiana Pacers, possibly?

The Bulldogs currently have Thad Matta as the head coach who will be in his third year this season. Joining him in uplifting the Bulldogs is his assistant Greg Oden. If rumors are to be believed then Oden will be resigning from his position although it is still unclear where he will head. And IndyStar reported that McCaffery might fill his place. If that is true the opportunity is a good one for McCaffery.

Firstly, the ex-Iowa Hawkeyes guard will have an increase in his responsibilities. Considering he is coming from a reputed program in Indiana, he might move up the ladder. Secondly, he will be a valued addition since he has managed the sport in one of the biggest leagues around the world.

Furthermore, the Bulldogs have demonstrated good potential, making it to the National Invitational Tournament’s first round. The opportunities, hence, might just provide the boost McCaffery was looking for. All these factors, however, might not be able to account for the joy he will experience if he chooses the position.

Connor McCaffery might have a reunion with the Bulldogs

March, 2024. Connor’s younger brother Patrick McCaffery has spent five seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes under their father Fran McCaffery as the head coach. Heading into his sixth season, Patrick wants to utilize his extra year of eligibility, and so he enters the transfer portal. After much contemplation and discussion with his family members, Patrick announces his decision to commit to the Bulldogs in April 2024.

July, 2024. The youngest McCaffery – Jack is currently studying in his high school and has offers from various schools. Among many, the No. 113 overall prospect in the class of 2025 is given attention by the Bulldogs. Soon after making visits with his elder brother Patrick, he committed to Buttler.

Hence if Connor joins in next, he will have the chance to coach his brothers, which would in itself bring a lot of joy to the McCaffery family. And if the fan rumors are to be believed, then Fran might join soon, quitting his 14-year job at the Hawkeyes. “I keep hearing Fran is heading there too. Any truth to that?” a fan enquired as the McCafferys look to celebrate in their home.