Happy Birthday, Caitlin Clark.
The Indiana Fever point guard is officially 24 years old on Thursday. Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, has been leading the Fever for two seasons. Clark, who starred collegiately at Iowa, burst onto the WNBA scene and instantly became one of the league’s top players – as well as being perhaps the most popular player in the sport.
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The WNBA wished her a happy birthday on social media on Thursday.
“Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to the 2024 Rookie of the Year, 2x All-Star, and 2025 Commissioner’s Cup Champion, Caitlin Clark!” the league announced.
Birthday messages have been pouring in from across the sports world. Clark received a special one on Instagram, though.
Clark’s longtime boyfriend, former Iowa basketball player turned college hoops coach Connor McCaffery, wished his girlfriend a happy birthday on social media on Thursday morning.
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Connor McCaffery wishes Clark a happy birthday
The longtime boyfriend of the WNBA star, who met her in college, wished her a happy birthday on his Instagram page.
“Happy 24th CC 🖤 celebrating you is a privilege and I’m so grateful for the laughter and joy you bring to our everyday lives ♾️ 2026 has so much in store for you 👀 I love you 🖤,” he wrote.
It’s a special, heartwarming message for one of the top players in the sport.
Hopefully, the WNBA star has a good birthday.
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This story was originally published by The Spun on Jan 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
