Greg Oden: Life after the NBA
Ready to graduate college in May with a degree in sport industry, Greg Oden talks about his struggle to be healthy after his basketball career ended.
Dana Hunsinger Benbow, dana.benbow@indystar.com
Former NBA No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden told IndyStar he is leaving his position as Butler men’s basketball assistant coach. The former Lawrence North High School star would not comment on where he was heading next.
A source confirmed that current Indiana Pacers assistant coach Connor McCaffery has been targeted to fill the vacancy on the Bulldogs coaching staff. Connor is the boyfriend of Indiana Fever rookie superstar Caitlin Clark.
McCaffery will have a chance to coach his brother Patrick, currently in his first year at Butler after transferring from Iowa. Connor and Patrick’s younger brother Jack is committed to join Butler as part of its 2025 recruiting class.
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Coaching run deeps for the McCafferys. Their father, Fran, is heading into his 14th season as the head men’s basketball coach at Iowa. Fran has a 531-368 career record and was 2009 MAAC Coach of the Year at Siena.
