Watch: High school player breaks rim with free throw attempt

A girl's high school basketball game was delayed for about 45 minutes after the rim broke on a free throw attempt.

In weird news of the week, a girl's high school basketball game was delayed for 45 minutes after the rim broke on a free throw attempt.

The game was between General McLane and Mercer High Schools during a tournament in Pennsylvania, according to ESPN.

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The ball bounced off the front part of the rim, causing the whole thing to come crashing to the ground. 

Let's hope the next rim they put up was a bit more durable.