Connor McCaffery Breaks Twitter Silence After Iowa's Loss
Former Hawkeye Tweets About Postgame Incident
McCaffery Tweets His Perspective
Connor McCaffery, the son of Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, took to Twitter on Sunday to give his perspective on an incident that occurred after the Hawkeyes' loss to Purdue on Saturday.
In the tweet, McCaffery said that he was "verbally attacked" by a Purdue fan after the game and that the fan made "derogatory comments" about his family.
McCaffery also said that he reported the incident to the Purdue athletic department and that he is "deeply disappointed" by the fan's behavior.
McCaffery's Previous Social Media Activity
McCaffery has been an active user of Twitter in the past, often tweeting about his experiences as a college basketball player and his thoughts on the Iowa basketball team.
However, he had not tweeted since March 8, 2023, until his post on Sunday.
McCaffery's return to Twitter comes after a difficult season for the Iowa basketball team. The Hawkeyes finished the regular season with a 19-13 record and failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa's Response to the Incident
The Iowa athletic department has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
However, Fran McCaffery spoke to the media on Sunday and said that he was "aware of the incident" and that he was "supportive" of his son.
McCaffery also said that he hoped the Purdue athletic department would "take appropriate action" against the fan involved.
Purdue's Response to the Incident
The Purdue athletic department has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
However, a spokesperson for the university said that they are "aware of the incident" and that they are "looking into it."
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