Sat May 24 18:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Hawkeye Alums Cheer Each Other On as Clark Begins WNBA Season and Ash Enters Coaching

**Iowa City, IA** – Even after leaving the Hawkeye nest, Caitlin Clark and Connor McCaffrey remain deeply connected to the Iowa sports scene. As Clark prepares to tip off her second WNBA season with the Indiana Fever against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Saturday, McCaffrey, now an assistant coach at Butler, is ready to cheer her on.

But McCaffrey’s support extends beyond his girlfriend. He recently celebrated the appointment of former Iowa teammate Austin Ash as the head coach at Earlham High School in Iowa. “Let’s go,” McCaffrey posted online, acknowledging Ash’s new role.

Ash, who played four seasons with McCaffrey at Iowa and one at The Citadel, brings a wealth of experience to Earlham. The duo were key members of three NCAA Tournament teams during their time together at Iowa.

Meanwhile, all eyes are on Caitlin Clark as she leads the Indiana Fever into the 2024 WNBA season. Her highly anticipated matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky is set for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET, airing on ABC. The Fever are currently favored by 7.5 points, with ESPN BET projecting a 69.7% chance of victory. The game promises to be a thrilling start to the WNBA season and continues the rivalry between Clark and Reese that captivated college basketball fans.

*(Based on reporting from Athlon Sports)*

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