University of Richmond guard Jack McCaffery, son of Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to a report from USA TODAY Sports on November 8, 2026.
The younger McCaffery, a sophomore for the Spiders, is the second of Fran McCaffery's sons to play college basketball. His older brother, Patrick, also played at Iowa before transferring to Butler. The family has previously navigated health challenges, with Fran McCaffery's wife, Margaret, having been treated for thyroid cancer.
No timetable for Jack McCaffery's return to the court has been announced. The Richmond program and the broader college basketball community have offered support following the diagnosis.
