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11 hours ago
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Insane Caitlin Clark 3-Point Shooting Statistic is Turning Heads
Insane Caitlin Clark 3-Point Shooting Statistic is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Every time Caitlin Clark graces a basketball court, the record books are in danger. Clark, 23, continues to face her responsibilities as the unofficial face of the WNBA head on. Advertisement While Clark's sophomore season hasn't gone exactly as planned, missing five games due to a left quadriceps strain, she's still giving fans everywhere what they're looking for. Clark made her triumphant return from injury, against the New York Liberty on Saturday (the team she was injured against). And Clark put on an absolute show, draining seven, long-distance 3-pointers. Clark's average distance for made 3-pointers on Saturday was 28.7 feet. She made three 3-pointers from at least 30 feet. While those numbers are impressive, it's Clark's shooting percentage when launching 3-pointers from beyond 30 feet this season that's astonishing. Advertisement Per @PolymarketHoops on X, Clark, during the 2025 WNBA season, is shooting 45.5% from beyond 30 feet. Clark has gone 5-for-11 this season when shooting 3-pointers from at least 30 feet. This is higher than her 3-point % (36.7) and higher than her overall field goal percentage (43.9%). WNBA fans took to social media to react to this spectacular statistic. One commenter said, "Makes me think of that interview she did when she was in college where she said it's easier for her when she's further away from the hoop." Another user on X posted, "She is in a league of her own." Others took this as an opportunity to take a shot at Angel Reese. Advertisement "Shooting better from the 3 than Angel is to shooting layups tears," a fan posted. "How does she shoot better from that far away than angel shoots on lay ups," another user on X posted. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin ClarkGrace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Clark has been known to fire shots from virtually anywhere, she knowingly enjoys shooting from the logo, but now the world can put a percentage to the magic. More importantly, Clark and her Indiana Fever, handed the Liberty their first loss on the season (102-88). The Fever have dealt with a handful of injuries so far this season and went 2-3 during Clark's absence. They hold a 5-5 record on the season. The next opportunity for Clark to show off her long-distance shooting prowess will come on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. EDT at home against the Connecticut Sun. Advertisement Related: Caitlin Clark Surpassed as WNBA MVP Betting Favorite This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Spurs' Jeremy Sochan Reveals New Jump Shot, Draws Comparisons to Knicks' Star
Spurs' Jeremy Sochan Reveals New Jump Shot, Draws Comparisons to Knicks' Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While the NBA offseason is ripe with trade rumors and draft speculation, it is also one of the only times of year when established players can work on their games. The San Antonio Spurs, it seems, are spending their summers in the gym for the most part. Advertisement While Victor Wembanyama spends his summer with Chinese monks, Jeremy Sochan is traveling the world to prepare for EuroBasket, where he will be representing Poland. In San Antonio, the players who stayed in town are in the gym "two and a half hours every day," according to Blake Wesley. While Sochan isn't with the team, he is spending the summer working on the weakest part of his game: 3-point shooting. Sochan is an elite defender, a capable facilitator, an underrated ball-handler, and an excellent rebounder, especially on the offensive glass. However, over three NBA seasons, he has shot only 29 percent from 3-point range on limited attempts. This summer, in gyms around the world, Sochan has made improving his shot a priority, and based on empty-gym footage, he's finding some success. Sochan has tucked in his elbows, removed the hitch from his shot to an extent, and seems to be getting the ball more up instead of out. It's a basic improvement, although if he can be a servicable shooter next season, he could emerge as one of the best two-way players in the league instead of just a defensive specialist. Advertisement With the high release point, slight hitch, and tucked elbows, Sochan looks a bit like Mikal Bridges, who also transformed his shot last summer. In his first six seasons in the league, Bridges shot 37.5 percent from deep. Last summer, he altered his shot to look a bit more like Sochan's current form, and dipped to 35.4 percent, the lowest mark since his rookie season. While 35.4 percent is a clear regression for Bridges, it would be a massive improvement for Sochan. The league average last season was an even 36 percent, and if Sochan can sniff that number, there's no reason for him not to crack the starting lineup as a capable scorer and excellent defender. Bridges is far and away from an elite offensive player, although he was the fourth-leading scorer on one of the best teams in the NBA, and Sochan has a runway to be just as good, provided his training carries over into the regular season. Advertisement Check out the Inside the Spurs home page for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: Suggested San Antonio Spurs Trade Won't Happen Until Deadline, If At All Related: Phoenix Suns Could Follow San Antonio Spurs' Blueprint With Kevin Durant Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
