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Meghan L. Hall

Caitlin Clark uncharacteristically air-balled a floater and hoops fans became coaches

Caitlin Clark uncharacteristically airmailed a jump shot, and hoops fans immediately became coaches, suggesting she get in the gym.

Caitlin Clark had a rough outing against the Connecticut Sun. During the team’s blowout loss, she hit one of her signature logo 3-pointers, but everything else was pretty ugly. DiJonai Carrington trolled Clark for her well-known flopping during fouls, and Alyssa Thomas didn’t break a sweat when she casually snagged a ball from Clark. Unfortunately, it didn’t stop there.

Hoops fans also noticed that Caitlin uncharacteristically air-balled a left-handed floater that was pretty close to the basket. In a clip from the game, even a broadcaster can be heard saying, “Completely missed,” as Clark let the shot fly, as if he, too, was stunned.

The moment sent social media into a tizzy and prompted so many suggestions from hoops fans. Here’s what they said:

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