Crowns, chest bumps and swagger: In March Madness, the handshake isn't just for high fives anymore
The pregame handshake has become a staple of college basketball during March Madness
By WILL GRAVES
Published - Mar 27, 2024, 01:05 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 27, 2024, 01:05 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Amani Bartlett doesn't know exactly how she got the job as LSU's hype woman. She didn't apply for it. No one asked her to do it. It just kind of happened.
So when the lights go down and the music comes up right before the Tigers' starting lineup is introduced, the junior forward runs onto the floor and runs through a quick mental checklist, trying to remember who's coming when and — more importantly — who's got what handshake.
Sounds simple. It's not.
As the Tigers make their way to Bartlett one by one, they offer a glimpse into their wildly varying personalities.
