Midnight Madness

Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness /

Midnight Madness

UConn

UConn
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Kemba Walker danced into Gampel Pavilion during UConn's First Night extravaganza last Friday Night in Storrs. SI takes a look at some other first night of practice celebrations as college basketball revs up for the season.

North Carolina

North Carolina
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Can North Carolina do it again? If Friday night is any indication, Deon Thompson seems to think so. The senior forward pounded his chest as he stepped onto the court for the Tar Heels Late Night with Roy celebration at the Smith Center.

Kentucky

Kentucky
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We hear there's a new coach at Kentucky? Midnight Madness tickets were snapped up in 45 minutes by the rabid Wildcat fans.

Michigan State

Michigan State
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Michigan State's Raymar Morgan makes his way through a crowd of adoring fans after being introduced for the Spartans' Celebrate the Moment practice.

Kansas

Kansas
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The Jayhawks were introduced to fans during the school's Late Night at the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse.

Washington

Washington
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Washington's Darnell Gant and Justin Holiday lift up a screaming fan as they celebrate the opening of the 2009 season.

Michigan State

Michigan State
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In true Midnight Madness fashion, Michigan State Tom Izzo made his entrance in an F1 car.

UConn

UConn
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Not to be outdone by the men's squad, the reigning women's champions, led by Kalana Green and Tina Charles, showed off some new moves.

Indiana

Indiana
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The Hoosiers began their season with a bang. Fans brought posters cheering on their favorite team, including this one, which spliced Jesus' face with head coach Tom Crean's.

Minnesota

Minnesota
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Minnesota freshman guard Justin Cobbs goes between his legs on a dunk attempt at the Tubby Tip-off.


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