Days after appearances on “Good Morning America” and “Today Show,” Caitlin Clark concluded a hectic media week on Friday night with an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The Indiana Fever guard is promoting her brand-new children’s book, “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams,” and her first Nike signature shoe collection.
Clark gave Fallon a pair of her Caitlin 1 sneakers and talked about realizing her childhood dream of playing in the WNBA. However, one of the segment’s moments caught the interest of people far beyond the late-night viewers.
Logo range, zero rim, all cheese.
Caitlin Clark just drained a long-distance cheeseball straight into Jimmy Fallon’s palate. https://t.co/vvKOkYxoBp
— Park Mu-Doon (@parkmudoon) November 7, 2026
Fallon and Clark competed in a 24-second challenge in which Clark threw cheeseballs at the host while attempting to catch them in his mouth.
The studio audience sent her a huge cheer when she finished 12-for-16, and she celebrated by lifting her hand when the clock ran out.
The X account of the league was compelled to comment. In reaction to the video, the WNBA wrote on X, “This is great 😂🎯.”
Fans continued to compliment each other. One commenter described him as “NCAA leading scorer and the best cheeseball shooter”.
A brighter moment occurred during the presentation when Clark gave Fallon a pair of her distinctive shoes with a Taylor Swift theme. These shoes are part of a colourway called “Friendship Bracelet,” which is scheduled to be released in February 2027.
