Early contender for funniest shot of the college basketball season.
Sometimes you miss so badly the ball goes in anyway.
When Kanaan Carlyle was crossing halfcourt and lifting the ball up, he certainly wasn’t trying to shoot it. Mackenzie Mgbako had his man firmly sealed and his back to the rim. It should’ve been an easy too points.
Then the ball left Carlyle’s hands… not quite right.
OOP’d IT FOR THREE! This shot worked out for @kanaancarlyle15 and @IndianaMBB pic.twitter.com/JJwhyuHyJs
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 16, 2024
Yes, what was very much supposed to be a lob pass somehow turned into three points because Carlyle missed in the exact right way for it to go through the rim. This wasn’t a bank shot or a desperation heave! That thing swished!
Indiana’s bench and fans immediately rose to their feet. In celebration, for sure, but definitely surprise. All Carlyle could do was smile scratch his head in confusion as Mgbako came up to him, laugh. But hey, three points are three points regardless of how it happens, right?