Caitlin Clark’s offseason has been all about carving out quality time for the people closest to her. Whether she’s catching up with her old Iowa teammates or enjoying rounds of golf with friends, Clark has stayed grounded and connected. Naturally, that includes supporting her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, as he embarks on his new role as an assistant coach. So, when his team launched their NCAA season, she was right there cheering him on. Interestingly, her presence on the sidelines took on a vibe reminiscent of her own new coach, Stephanie White.

The Butler Bulldogs just kicked off their NCAA season with a matchup against the Missouri State Bears, and they’re entering this journey with Connor McCaffery as their new assistant coach. But before the game even tipped off, fans spotted a familiar face in the stands at Hinkle Fieldhouse—Caitlin Clark, ready to cheer on her boyfriend’s team. Right beside her was Connor’s brother, Jack McCaffery, a talented 4-star guard from the Class of 2025, who recently committed to join the Bulldogs.

But perhaps the real surprise was Caitlin Clark’s outfit at the game—it seemed to be a subtle nod to her new Fever coach, Stephanie White. Earlier that day, Clark and her teammates met with White, who was dressed in a standout look: a sleek leather jacket paired with a cross necklace. Fast forward a few hours, and Clark showed up to support Butler in almost the same look—a shiny leather jacket and cross chain of her own.

Was this just a coincidence, or is the reigning Rookie of the Year already drawing inspiration from her coach’s style? Either way, Clark’s fashion choice added an unexpected layer to her night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. While she continues to cheer for her boyfriend, it seems she is as much excited for her new coach’s arrival and eager to take the court next season under White.

Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark: A coach and player partnership to look for

When the Fever announced Stephanie White’s homecoming to Indiana last week after an eight-year break, Caitlin Clark’s excitement was on full display. She eagerly commented, “Fevvvvv shooowwwwwww.”

Perhaps she’s simply more at ease with White at the helm, bringing a fresh energy to the Fever. It seems the feeling is mutual—Stephanie White has been just as enthusiastic about working with Clark. The new Fever head coach didn’t hold back her praise, calling Clark a “generational talent” and expressing her excitement about returning to Indiana to lead such an exceptional player.

“Of course, was part of the franchise when we won the WNBA championship and secondly this young exciting roster. Think about a generational player in Caitlin Clark and back-to-back rookie of the year with Aliyah Boston, then Kelsey Mitchell… I think had the best year of her career. It’s just an exciting roster,” White stated earlier.

As Caitlin Clark embraces her offseason, she’s staying close to loved ones while gearing up for a new chapter under Stephanie White. With mutual excitement from both player and coach, the Fever’s future looks brighter than ever.