Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw came face to face with an opponent during a heated game against Tennessee on Saturday night, and he appeared to pull a move you may never see again on the basketball court.
Bradshaw and three other players were called for technical fouls during the second half of Tennessee’s 103-92 win over Kentucky at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. A scuffle broke out after Vols sophomore Tobe Awaka grabbed a rebound and two Wildcats players tried to strip it away from him.
Bradshaw shoved Awaka in the back, which led to Awaka getting in the 7-foot-1 freshman’s face. It initially looked like Bradshaw headbutted Awaka, as you can see below:
Tobe Awaka's eyes show just how ready he was to throw hands. #Vols pic.twitter.com/Q9WAJAsj3q
— Reece Van Haaften (@Reece_VH) February 4, 2024
When the footage was slowed down, however, that headbutt looked more like a smooch on the lips.
Bradshaw definitely kissed Awaka. pic.twitter.com/ytJtvSMg4o
— Joseph Michael (@RegalMill388) February 4, 2024
Officials were quickly able to separate Bradshaw and Awaka, so the incident did not escalate further. Bradshaw just has some explaining to do.
