How much is Caitlin Clark worth, where does she live and who is her boyfriend Connor McCaffery? Everything you need to know about Indiana Fever’s newest basketball star

Caitlin Clark has become one of America’s biggest sports stars in recent months, elevating her already high profile with a record-breaking final season at Iowa.

Clark will transition to a professional career with the Indiana Fever after being the top selection in Monday’s WNBA draft.

His first contract with Fever was only worth a little over $76,000, but thanks to trademark deals covering name, image and likeness, as well as other sponsorships, Clark is worth much more than that. his rookie contract.

Clark’s net worth before turning professional was $3.4 million, according to On3Sports. That number will likely skyrocket as major brands line up to partner with Clark, starting with an “eight-figure” endorsement deal with Nike.

Now that Clark can operate its brand outside of NIL parameters, its existing partnerships with companies such as Gatorade, State Farm and Buick can expand.

Clark has seen record TV ratings in Iowa and her WNBA debut is highly anticipated.

Where does Caitlin Clark live?

Clark is a native of West Des Moines, Iowa, prior to his college career as an Iowa Hawkeye.

Being drafted by the Indiana Fever, Clark will likely live in the Indianapolis area, a 7-hour drive from where she was born. No direct commercial flights exist between the cities, but Clark will likely benefit from private travel thanks to his celebrity status.

The WNBA regular season lasts just over four months, and where Clark will be based, not during her time with the Fever, is unclear. Many WNBA athletes play overseas during the offseason to earn extra income.

Clark’s rare opportunity in the spotlight won’t make money an issue during his offseason stay.

Clark also expressed interest in playing for the U.S. Olympic team in Paris this summer. The WNBA will take a sabbatical during the 2024 Summer Olympics as many of the league’s top talents will be called up to the national team.

There is precedent for star players being called up to the U.S. Olympic roster in their first WNBA seasons. Breanna Stewart was on the 2016 team and Candace Parker played for the Americans in 2008.

Clark and McCaffery have been dating for almost a year after both played basketball at Iowa.

Who is Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery?

Clark and McCaffery went Instagram official last August in a post of the two on a boat.

McCaffery is a former Iowa men’s basketball player who currently works as a team assistant for the Indiana Pacers, making Clark’s selection to the area’s WNBA franchise all the more fitting.

Earlier this week, Clark posted an Instagram story celebrating being selected for the Fever in New York with McCaffery.

“My favorite person in the world,” Clark said of McCaffery on an Instagram Story.

In February, McCaffery wrote “Love you 22” on her Instagram Story after Clark became the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history.

Clark was introduced by the Indiana Fever during a press conference Wednesday morning.

Clark’s journey to the WNBA

The Fever star began attracting college interest before high school, receiving a letter of interest from Missouri State when she was in seventh grade.

Clark was a five-star prospect in the class of 2020 and was ranked as the No. 4 player in the country while committing to Iowa.

The three players ranked ahead of her in ESPN’s recruiting rankings are names familiar to college basketball fans: UConn’s Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink.

Clark earned All-American honors in all four seasons at Iowa and led the Hawkeyes to back-to-back appearances in the national title game the past two seasons.

Last month, in Clark’s final regular-season home game against Ohio State, she became the NCAA’s leading scorer.