Members of Oakland University's Swimming & Diving team took free throw distraction to a new level by getting tattoos and waxing each other's chests during a basketball game. The unconventional tactic garnered attention and amusement from fans and media alike, with videos of the unique distraction going viral on social media.
This may go down as the greatest free throw distraction in the history of basketball https://t.co/PQ0zr1WDj8
A new level of fan distraction has been reached π (via @OaklandMBB) https://t.co/wMfx5coFEW
March Madness is here indeed π A member of Oakland University's Swimming & Diving team got a tattoo and wax during free throws. π₯ @OaklandMBB https://t.co/OEwoTYpIhB
Nothing like getting a tattoo just to distract the other team while shooting free throws π https://t.co/RGF3r1dNOa
A fan getting a tattoo live during a game??? π³ Yup, March Madness is here. β (π₯: @OaklandMBB) https://t.co/1dJhDdxR1I
Forget yelling and waving your arms to distract an opponent's free throw shot... these college kids began WAXING each other's chests like they were in 40 Year Old Virgin. Insanity but ya gotta love it. Because, sports baby! https://t.co/G62yiB7euk
Pain? What pain? Theyβre swimmers! In the pantheon of free throw distraction strategies, this could be No. 1. @OAK_Swim_Dive @CBSSportsCBB @NCAA https://t.co/aHcKyHxO1L
The last time youβve seen a tattoo and waxing during free throws π @OAK_Swim_Dive https://t.co/ZZbfnqunYL