

Caitlin Clark’s recent groin injury sidelined her for five games in the WNBA. But upon her return to action this Wednesday against the Golden State Valkyries, she said spending time with her family over the Fourth of July weekend helped her recharge and refocus.
I think the hardest part is when you feel that your body is ready, but it’s not quite there.
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That’s a good mental reset for myself. I just tried not to do too much because that’s not the best for my back.
Clark said.
Her comeback didn’t go as planned, as the Indiana Fever fell to the Valkyries. A lack of rhythm may have played a role in Clark’s underwhelming performance after the time away from the court.
Enjoying time off with her boyfriend
Besides spending the weekend with her family, the 23-year-old guard also enjoyed the company of her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. The couple spent time playing MLB The Show 25 on PS5.
“But he’s pretty good at it, so I haven’t been able to get too many wins,” Clark added.
Everyone knows Caitlin Clark is a fierce competitor, no matter the arena. But in this matchup, it seems there’s no easy way to beat McCaffery, who has proven to be a real challenge in the world of video games. He’s known for his competitive spirit, making victories hard to come by.
Connor McCaffery, a former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball player, has a reputation for being intensely competitive-whether it’s on the hardwood, in video games, or even board games, where he rarely concedes a win.
According to Clark’s Fever teammate, point guard Lexie Hull:
You see her and her boyfriend going at it.
Hull told ESPN in a May interview.
I don’t know if she and her boyfriend talk on the car ride home because it gets so competitive, but it’s fun.
These types of off-court activities allow Caitlin Clark to disconnect from the pressures of professional basketball-a necessary balance for a star of her magnitude. With the constant media scrutiny, discussions about her performances, injuries, and everything she does on and off the court, even a brief escape can be restorative.
Although she’s used to living under the spotlight, moments like this past weekend give her the chance to breathe, regroup, and come back stronger. For Clark, even downtime becomes a quiet preparation for her next chapter on the court.
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