SPOTTED: Caitlin Clark & boyfriend Connor McCaffery along with Kelsey Mitchell on sidelines for Pacers vs Grizzlies preseason game

By Reign Amurao

Modified Oct 17, 2024 13:08 GMT

2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark was spotted sitting on the sidelines with her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery. The two watched the preseason game between the Indiana Pacers and Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Clark's Indiana Fever teammate Kelsey Mitchell sat with the couple.

The playoffs ended early for the Fever as they were eliminated by the Connecticut Sun in the first round. They were swept by the Sun in the best-of-three series in the opening round.

Despite the WNBA season ending early for the Fever, the teammates still found a way to bond. Take a look at the photos below to see Clark and Mitchell hang out on the sidelines.

Clark and Mitchell hug each other as they watch the preseason game (image credit: WNBA/Instagram)

Clark and Mitchell hang out as they watch the preseason game (image credit: WNBA/Instagram)

Clark and Mitchell share a photo of them watching the Pacers vs. Grizzlies preseason game (image credit: WNBA/Instagram)

Mitchell sat courtside with Clark and McCaffery for Indiana's preseason game (image credit: WNBA/Instagram)

Mitchell had a great year with the Fever. She earned her second All-Star nod after posting 19.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists. The veteran star also finished top ten in the MVP voting.

Clark, meanwhile, also had an outstanding first year in Indiana. In her first season in the league, she entertained fans with how intelligently she played. The Fever guard had 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.4 assists. She finished her rookie season with an All-Star selection and the ROTY award.

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Breanna Stewart was asked to choose between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese

Throughout her rookie year, Caitlin Clark was often compared to fellow rookie, Angel Reese. Their rivalry started in college and picked up momentum during the 2024 WNBA Draft until the rest of the season. Fans have pitted them against each other, choosing which player is the better.

This time, New York Liberty All-Star Breanna Stewart was asked to choose between the two youngsters. During an interview with MARCA, Stewie gave her thoughts on the rivalry.

"I mean, it's not an either-or with Angel or Caitlin," Stewart said. "They both came into the league this year and did great things. Angel being atop the rebound leaders for the entire season. Caitlin, the assists."

"And not only their impact on the court but also the presence that they have off. The fans that they are continuing to bring in. It's been exciting to see, and I know they are only going to continue to grow."

The current stars believe that both Clark and Reese have the chance to be the top stars in the league in the future.