is this an airborn shoter??

[mikeref]

Question: can a player be an air born shooter without the ball?? E.G. a lob pass is thrown to a player in the post. As the player goes up to receive the pass and before he touches it, the defensive player gives him a push. Because he is a good athelete, the offensive player still manages to catch the ball in spite of the push and the drops the ball in the hoop. What do you have?? He was fouled before he had the ball while in the air. Do you give him the basket and a free throw, or what?? Appreciate any feedback people might have!! thanks