Famous sports broadcaster Gus Johnson, known for his unique style, had another addition to his memorable call list on Saturday night during a women’s basketball game, where his unintentional joke added a comedic twist.
Gus Johnson has hilarious slip of the tongue calling Caitlin Clark play https://t.co/9ffzmX7z7C pic.twitter.com/cuZuxVRHTt
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 4, 2024
Johnson called the thrilling showdown between the mainstays of collegiate women’s basketball, the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins.
The excitement only intensified as a huge play transpired earlier in the game.
In a pivotal moment during the game, Maryland guard Brinae Alexander was on the receiving end of a pass in the low post.
It was none other than Caitlin Clark, Iowa star and a standout player, who was tasked to defend Alexander. Clark’s swift reaction made it difficult for Alexander to catch the ball in stride.
Despite initially losing control, the Terrapin guard was swift to regain control, pivoting towards the ring for a shot.
Clark, not losing her focus on defense, was right back in the action. She superbly blocked Alexander’s shot, forcing a turnover, thus marking one of the most unforgettable plays of the match.
What ensued next was a hysterical moment that caught everyone off guard. Gus Johnson, in his endeavor to call the game, hilariously misspoke. The result was an unforgettable commentary that got the viewers chuckling in surprise.
“No call on the play, as Brinae Alexander had her shit blocked,” Johnson said. “Her shot blocked, excuse me.”
You said it right the first time Gus Johnson. No need to correct yourself.😂 pic.twitter.com/ZZpZO4CwJh
— Sam LaPorta America’s National Treasure (@kinnick519) February 4, 2024
What makes Johnson’s call more memorable wasn’t merely his words but how the viewers joyfully reacted to his accidentally quirky comment.
I want unfiltered play by play. https://t.co/XznJWTZSrV
— Kaleb Henry (@iKalebHenry) February 4, 2024
(sh)it happens https://t.co/YM4G9v0f5x
— The Sickos CBB Committee (@SickosCBB) February 4, 2024
I mean … 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ … if your *bleep* got blocked, your *bleep* got blocked. We all know. https://t.co/F483bQzYkj
— William Gunter (@WilGunter) February 4, 2024
"Brinae Alexander had her shit blocked. Her shot blocked, excuse me."
Gus Johnson with an all-timer Freudian slip there.
(H/T @kinnick519)pic.twitter.com/dfE7lx9Shn
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 4, 2024
HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US https://t.co/sfivhdwV8o
— dGon (@dGon) February 4, 2024
😂😂😂😂😂
Gus is the man… man of the people https://t.co/X8WM5HNX5N— Jorge Andrés (@Jorge_Andres_TV) February 4, 2024
The commentator’s ultimate aim is to narrate the match as he sees it unfold. And when unintentional humor mixes in, it only adds to the excitement of a layered basketball game.
This game will undoubtedly go down as one of the memorable ones, not only because of standout player Caitlin Clark’s exceptional defensive play but also due to Gus Jonhson’s impromptu humor.
