CAITLIN Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffery has written an emotional message on social media following the sad death of his grandmother.
Marit Smaby-Nowlin passed away aged 80 in Minnesota earlier this week.
Caitlin Clark has been dating Connor McCaffery since 2022[/caption]
Upon the sad news, McCaffery posted a picture of himself alongside his grandma to Instagram.
The Butler University basketball coach wrote, “I’ve been trying to think of what to say and I can’t.
“It’s impossible to put into words how much you meant to our entire family. I refuse to say goodbye, so until we meet again.”
McCaffery’s post received several kind comments.
Clark added six heart emojis and four prayer emojis.
While her teammate Lexie Hull commented with three hearts.
Veteran sportscaster Ryan Ruocco posted, “Sending you love brother.”
Connor’s brother Patrick left a heart emoji.
While his younger sister Marit also posted a tribute on Instagram.
It read, “No one else I would want to be named after. It is the greatest honor.
“Cannot wait to see you again one day mormor.”
Per the Minnesota Star Tribune, first responders were called at around 6pm on Wednesday after Smaby-Nowlin had been found unresponsive.
It’s said that McCaffery’s grandmother had been on vacation at Lake Vermilion alongside other family members.
She was subsequently taken to Cook Hospital, where she sadly passed away.
Smaby-Nowlin had lived in Saint-Paul alongside her husband Forrest Nowlin.
McCaffery has been in a relationship with Clark since 2023.
The Indiana Fever superstar has been struggling with injury this season.
Clark has been ruled out of her team’s last 12 games due to a groin issue.
The 18-16 Fever are set to take on the Connecticut Sun this evening.
Clark, 23, will again miss out.
