Richmond Spiders forward Jack McCaffery will take an indefinite medical leave from the team after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, the university announced Sunday. McCaffery, the son of Penn head coach Fran McCaffery, transferred to Richmond this offseason after spending his freshman year at Butler.
In a statement, McCaffery expressed gratitude for the support from Richmond's coaching staff, medical team, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. "He is in great hands and our family feels blessed to be here, where Jack's care is directed by this world-class care team," the statement read.
Last season at Butler, McCaffery appeared in nine games, averaging 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds before his season ended due to illness and complications from wisdom teeth removal. His older brother, Connor McCaffery, served as an assistant coach on Butler's staff during that time.
Richmond head coach Chris Mooney praised McCaffery's character and commitment. "From the moment Jack arrived at Richmond, he's been an important part of our program. He's a tremendous teammate who has earned the respect of everyone around him through his hard work, character and commitment to doing things the right way, both on the court and in the classroom. Our entire program will be there for him and his family every step of the way on his path to recovery," Mooney said.
McCaffery was a four-star recruit in the 2025 recruiting cycle, ranked No. 144 overall by 247Sports.
