Caitlin Clark, breakout star of this year’s WNBA class, is an Indiana Pacers superfan. She couldn’t hide her exuberance after the team wrapped up a thrilling 138-135 OT win at home against the New York Knicks Thursday night. Before attending the Indiana Fever’s game, Clark shared her enthusiasm about the Pacers’ resilience and remarkable performance that sent them to the Eastern Conference finals.
Clark then had the all-time snap reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s big jumper that forced the game into overtime. She posted glimpses of that landmark moment on social media. She noted the thrill of witnessing such a comeback, stating, “PACERS ARE THE GREATEST COMEBACK TEAM IVE EVER SEEN.” She’s a crazy diehard Pacers fan, and her advocacy reflects that intense personal devotion. The Gardner as a rookie serves as a major student basketball reminder of the surge of popularity in the women’s game.
Clark has deep ties to the Pacers as well. At the same time, her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, recently completed a successful first season as an assistant coach at Butler University. Previously, he was in the Pacers’ basketball development department. This dynamic weaves Clark’s personal and professional world together with her passion for basketball in Indiana.
During a pre-game interview, Clark remarked on the current atmosphere in Indianapolis, saying, “It’s great being in Indianapolis right now.” Her enthusiasm was contagious, too—as she busily got ready to cheer on her hometown Dallas Wings in their first-ever playoff game against the Atlanta Dream. But as the Fever’s game moved to State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks, there was hope. Just before tipoff, 16,888 raucous fans filled the arena to capacity.
Reflecting on the Pacers’ journey, Clark expressed some regret for not capturing video footage of Haliburton’s decisive layup in a previous game against the Milwaukee Bucks. She noted, “I have a video on my phone I’m never going to show anybody,” highlighting her desire to relive those thrilling moments while acknowledging the ups and downs of game days.
Caitlin Clark and the world of women’s basketball are on fire right now. Her ties to the Pacers & Fever represent the passionate sports community that continues to flourish in Indiana. She’s still dazzling in the WNBA. Her commitment to supporting local teams goes beyond pride, creating a feeling of excitement and engagement among her fans.
“I mean, that team, they never give up.” – Caitlin Clark
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