Before the Arizona Wildcats clawed into a game against Colorado, they had an unexpected warmup partner who is more Tinseltown than Tucson – comedian Adam Sandler hit the hardwood for a surprise pre-game pickup round. Dropping dimes in his casual, eye-catching Hawaiian shirt paired with turquoise shorts, the "Happy Gilmore" star threw down some friendly competition at the McKale Center, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.
Showtime started roughly two hours before tip-off Thursday night – the court becoming a temporary stage for Sandler's hoops hustle, the actor showed off a no-look pass that sent hearts fluttering and social media into a frenzy; this isn't Hollywood, but the man still knows how to put on a show.
Not there merely for the gags and giggles, Sandler's known for his love of the game, consistently getting in on the action whenever possible. And according to a report by ABC 15, the actor isn't a stranger to the Grand Canyon State – his sister resides in Tucson, giving him more than one reason to drop by and dazzle locals from time to time.
His on-court escapade was captured by a reporter for Arizona's Rivals.com fan site who snagged a snippet of Sandler in action, dishing out a highlight-worthy over-the-head pass and then swiftly switching gears to defense – causing quite the stir just as fans gathered to root for their beloved No. 10 ranked Wildcats, Sandler demonstrated he can play at both ends of the court, an entertainer through and through but also, someone who's picked up a basketball more than once or twice.
