Photos: There's a storm coming in college hoops, and it's made of people
Two losses in 2014 for the Arizona Wildcats and two harrowing experiences with a wave of opposing fans pouring onto the court before the clock even read 0:00. It's not a new situation, fans have shown their appreciation for a big win over a ranked team or rival – but with other conferences facing fines if their students run onto the court too early, the Pac-12 may find itself in a similar position.
Jahii Carson gets a ride from his fans after ASU knocked off the Wildcats on Feb. 14
Arizona State guard Jahii Carson (1) celebrates as the fans rush the court after the No. 2 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils men's college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State upset Arizona with a 69-66 double-overtime win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona fans rush the court after the Wildcats swept the Sun Devils in 1985
Players and fans rush the court after the Wildcats' 68-48 basketball victory over Arizona State at McKale Center, giving the UA a sweep of the season series with the Sun Devils. Arizona Daily Star file photo taken 3/9/85 by Benjie Sanders
Arizona fans mobbing UA players after win over UCLA in 2002
University of Arizona fans rush the court Saturday, January 19, 2002, after a comeback against UCLA, Saturday, January 19, 2002, as Luke Walton tries to lead the team off the court in Tucson, AZ.
Kansas State fans storming the court after a win over Kansas on Feb. 10
Kansas State fans rush the court. The Kansas State Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks, 85-82, in overtime in Manhattan, Kan., on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (Bo Rader/Wichita Eagle/MCT)
Notre Dame fans begin their charge to the court after a win over Syracuse in 2012
Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant throws the ball into the stands as fans rush the court following Notre Dame's 67-58 victory over Syracuse in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday Jan. 21, 2012, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Joe Raymond)
Penn State fans rushing the court in 2001 after a win over Ilinois
Penn State fans rushing the court after the Nittany Lions upset No. 6 Illinois 98-95 in overtime on Jan. 31, 2001.
LSU fans rush court against Arizona in 2002
LSU fans rush the court after the Tigers upset the Wildcats on Dec. 22, 2002 in Baton Rouge, La.
Oregon State storms court against Cats in 2006
Arizona's Hassan Adams makes his way through the crowd after Oregon State players and fans stormed the court following a 75-65 win over Arizona at Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Ore., on Jan. 12, 2006.
USC fans storm the court after Trojans upset Cats in 2004
USC fans rush the court after their team beat Arizona at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on Jan. 15, 2004.
High school fans storm courts, too
Cienega's Ben Thompson gets carried off the floor by teammate Daren Biggs as fans rush the court following the Bobcats 62-60 overtime win against Buena at Cienega High School on Jan. 25, 2013 in Tucson.
California fans rushing the court after the Bears knocked off then-No. 1 Arizona on Feb. 1
Fans rush the court after Cal beats Arizona to end its winning streak at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California. Cal won 60-58. Photo taken Saturday February 01, 2014 Photo by: Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Iowa State fans rush court after Cyclones upset Kansas in 2012
Iowa State's Royce White is mobbed by students that stormed the court after their 72-64 win over Kansas in an NCAA college basketball game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 28,. 2012 (AP Photo/The Des Moines Register, Justin Hayworth)
SMU player caught amid the chaos after upset win over Cincinnati
An SMU player gets caught in the melee after fans stormed the court following an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Dallas. SMU defeated Cincinnati 76-55.
Nebraska fans storm the court after the Huskers upset the Ohio State Buckeyes in January
Students storm the court after Nebraska beat Ohio State 68-62 in an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Nebraska won 68-62. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Terry carried away after Arizona beats No. 1 Stanford in 1999
Jason Terry celebrates a UA victory by riding on the shoulders of fans who stormed the court after the Cats defeated Stanford 78-76.