In an audacious move that left the sports world chuckling (and cringing), a Colorado Buffaloes player decided to “shoot his shot”—not on the field, but in the heart of none other than WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark. While most athletes focus on perfecting their game, this bold Buffalo seems more interested in perfecting his love life. Spoiler: It didn’t quite go as planned.
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s rookie phenom, has been dominating the WNBA in her debut season, breaking records like they’re going out of style. As Clark continues to light up the court, inspiring the Fever to chase their first playoff berth in nearly a decade, one Colorado player decided it was time to take a leap of faith—right into Clark’s heart.
In a video that has since gone viral (for all the wrong reasons), the player, whose identity remains as shadowy as his chances with Clark, is seen turning to the camera during a team activity, delivering what he likely thought was a swoon-worthy message: “My girl Caitlin Clark is balling. She’s doing a great job. I look up to her and all she’s done for the sport. And if she sees this, I’m a great guy. I have the best intentions.”
Ah, the sweet, sweet naivety of young love. There’s just one small hiccup: Clark is happily spoken for, in a long-term relationship with Connor McCaffery, who, like Clark, has roots in Iowa basketball. Talk about a tough defense to break through.
This move is as bold as the Buffaloes’ ambitions under legendary coach Deion Sanders. With star players like Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, Colorado is poised to make some noise in the NCAA football scene this year. But, much like this ill-fated love attempt, they might be biting off more than they can chew.
The video, which has now been meme-ified to no end, is a classic example of “go big or go home.” And unfortunately for this Buffalo, he’s heading home with a big fat ‘L’—both in love and in public perception.
In the grand scheme of things, maybe this player should have taken a page out of Clark’s playbook: focus on the game, and the rest will follow. After all, while the Colorado player might have been rebuffed (pun totally intended this time), he can still admire Caitlin Clark’s on-court artistry—from a safe distance, of course.
As for Clark, she’s got her eyes set on bigger prizes, like Rookie of the Year honors and future superstardom. So, to our lovestruck Buffalo: better luck next season—both on and off the field!