Caitlin Clark’s Offseason Quests With Connor McCaffery Continue While Angel Reese Plots Revenge Mission
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been fierce rivals since college—Clark with the Iowa Hawkeyes and Reese repping LSU. Now in the WNBA, Clark emerged as the frontrunner last season, clinching the Rookie of the Year title and steering the Indiana Fever into the playoffs. But Reese, the new face of the Chicago Sky, is not one to back down.
While Clark is embracing her offseason, attending basketball games with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, Reese is grinding on the court. Recently, Clark was spotted courtside at an Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks game with McCaffery. The Fever’s official X account even shared the moment, captioning, “Caitlin Clark is courtside for tonight’s @Pacers game .”
Meanwhile, Reese posted a fiery photo on Instagram, captioned, “Pretty girl but she a baller.” Despite a challenging first season in the WNBA, interrupted by a wrist injury, Reese remains resolute. Before her injury, she was dominating the rebounding stats, leading in total rebounds and offensive boards per game. Though her season ended unexpectedly, she sees it as a stepping stone. “I never would have imagined the last bucket of my rookie season would be a 3, but maybe that was God saying, ‘give them a taste of what they’ll see more of in Year 2,’” she wrote, determined to make an impact next season.
On the other hand, Clark is enjoying her well-deserved break, often seen supporting her Iowa roots and catching Butler Bulldogs games, where McCaffery is an assistant coach. Reese, however, is back in training mode, preparing for Unrivaled, set to kick off in January. Reese once hinted at wanting to team up with Clark, but for now, they’re on separate paths.
Angel’s Thoughts on Their Rivalry
Reese recently addressed the infamous NCAA championship moment when she celebrated with a ring-tap after defeating Clark’s Iowa team in 2023. Reflecting on it, she said, “Being in that moment, you never realize how something can change your life… my five fingers and my other finger pointing at my hand could literally have changed my life for, like, forever.” Yet Reese took a moment to compliment Clark, calling her “an amazing player” and highlighting their mutual respect. They’ve been competing since their AAU days, driven by a shared love for the game.
“People think there’s beef,” Reese clarified, “but it’s just pure competition.” With talk of playing together someday, their rivalry is shaping up to be one of the WNBA’s most compelling narratives.
There’s no doubt that Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are the next big stars in the WNBA, and this rivalry will keep fans on the edge of their seats for years to come.
