Pat McAfee Shoots Deep Three in Caitlin Clark’s ‘Warning Code’ Nikes at Alabama Facility

Pat McAfee Caitlin Clark shoes were the unlikely pairing on display this week when the former NFL player and current media personality drained a deep three-pointer while wearing the ‘Warning Code’ colorway of Clark’s new Nike line. McAfee shared a video of the shot from Alabama Men’s Basketball’s new practice facility, where he stopped by for a visit and a workout.

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A Look at the Shot and the Setting

The video, posted this week, shows McAfee pulling up from well beyond the arc and connecting. He gave the moment a caption that referenced Clark’s shoes, tying the highlight to the footwear that has become a talking point in recent weeks. He also thanked Alabama Men’s Basketball for its hospitality and described the new practice facility as beautiful.

The colorway McAfee wore is called ‘Warning Code,’ one of several versions of the Caitlin 1, the shoe Clark developed with Nike. It is not the only colorway making headlines.

Clark's Nike Line and the 'Sea of Red'

Clark launched her Nike shoe collection earlier this month. Some colorways of the Caitlin 1 are already on sale, and more are expected in the coming months. The line reflects Clark’s growing profile in the WNBA, where she debuted in 2024 and has since become one of the league’s most popular figures.

Among the colorways is a Chiefs-inspired version called ‘Sea of Red.’ Clark, a Kansas City Chiefs fan, gifted that pair in recent weeks to head coach Andy Reid and tight end Travis Kelce. The ‘Sea of Red’ version is not expected to release yet, leaving fans waiting for a broader rollout.

Why the Shoes Keep Showing Up

Clark’s popularity has driven interest in the Caitlin 1 beyond basketball circles. Other notable names have mentioned the shoes recently, adding to the visibility that McAfee’s video now extends. His shot from deep, in a pair of Clark’s signature Nikes, offered a lighthearted crossover between two different sports worlds.

For now, the ‘Warning Code’ colorway is the version McAfee chose for his visit. Whether he owns the pair or borrowed them remains unclear, but the video and his caption made the connection to Clark’s line unmistakable.