Son of Former Iowa Basketball Coach Entering Transfer Portal Jack McCaffery, the son of former Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery, has announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-9 forward, who previously played for Butler, is seeking new opportunities after spending the 2024-25 season with the Bulldogs. McCaffery joined Butler in 2025 following his high school accolades, including being named Iowa’s Gatorade State Player of the Year. Ranked as the nation’s 144th overall player, he was also recognized as the top talent in Iowa and the 28th-best power forward according to 247Sports. McCaffery, a graduate of Iowa City West High School, made his collegiate debut with Butler but appeared in only nine games before opting for a medical redshirt. During his limited playing time, he averaged 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds per game while shooting 40% from the field, 21.4% from beyond the arc, and 75% at the free-throw line. His decision to transfer comes as Butler’s head coach, Thad Matta, announced his retirement following the Bulldogs’ 16-16 season, which included a 7-13 record in the Big East conference and a failure to secure an NCAA Tournament berth. The move marks a significant shift for McCaffery, who had previously committed to Butler after a standout high school career. With the transfer portal now open, he will have the opportunity to explore other programs while maintaining eligibility for the 2025-26 season. The decision highlights the evolving landscape of college basketball, where players increasingly seek new challenges and environments to further their careers.#thad_matta #butler #jack_mccaffery #fran_mccaffery #iowa_city_west_high_school
Butler's talented freshman class breaking up with 2nd player planning to enter transfer portal Butler's basketball freshman, Jack McCaffery, has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, according to The Field of 68. McCaffery becomes the second member of Butler's freshman class to declare his intent to transfer, following Jamie Kaiser Jr. This announcement comes a day after head coach Thad Matta announced his retirement. The transfer portal will not be open until April 7. McCaffery joined Butler as a four-star recruit, part of the school's most highly regarded recruiting class. The 6-foot-8 forward appeared in only nine games before complications from emergency dental surgery caused him to lose approximately 15 pounds, prompting him to seek a medical redshirt. During his limited playing time, he averaged 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in a reserve role.#field_of_68 #butler #jack_mccaffery #thad_matta #transfer_portal
