Like it’s football brother, college basketball is special because of its traditions and historic programs. What would college basketball be without Duke-UNC, Louisville-Kentucky and its other great rivalries? What would college basketball be without its legendary coaches like Coach K, Roy Williams, and John Calipari? A lesser sport, that’s what.
One of the rather unique traditions of college basketball though is its celebrity fan involvement. There just something about the NCAA March Madness Tournament that brings out the star power for their schools. Different than in other sports, celebrities flock to the court to see their favored schools play.
We’ve put together a guide to college basketball’s biggest celebrity superfans. Some of these connections you are aware of, like Ashley Judd and Kentucky, or Drake and whoever is favored to win. However, some of these may be a surprise to you like they were to us when we were putting together this list.
Flip through and have a look, there are a few surprises and connections you may have not been aware of.
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