Keep in mind, not every fan within these fanbases is a representation of what our list shows today. Collegiate basketball tends to drive passion across the nation unlike almost any other sport (especially in March). Today, we will dive in to look at whose fan base may let moments, rivalries, or just lack thereof get the best of them.
30. Boston College
While Boston College fans haven’t done anything “bad”, not supporting the school you’re a fan of in one of the biggest basketball conferences is reason enough to make the list in our final spot of basketball’s worst fans.
29. Wyoming
Ironically while making our list of worst fans, we also believe Wyoming might be on our list of best fans. We include Wyoming in our top 30 because of their own self-deprecation. Just take it easier on yourselves, you deserve better.
28. Kansas State
As with many on this list, being the little brother to an all-time franchise will lead to fans being toxic, scroll through X after another loss for the Wildcats to see some truly wild comments.
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27. Miami
While nowhere near as obnoxious as their football counterpart, U of M fans follow suit on what Michigan has done with their fanbase, all while not being good at either sport which is especially frustrating for fans to explain this isn’t the early 2000s anymore.
26. Michigan State
Michigan State hasn’t done anything especially egregious. However, when on social media you have the displeasure of reading an article written by MSU’s leading sports source referring to Michigan fans as “Soy Boys”, you realize that maybe the fandom problem is at a higher level than the general fan.
25. Gonzaga
For the most part, we appreciate true Gonzaga fans! That is until Gonzaga’s name grew and bandwagon fans became a big part of the brand. With those types of fans came a larger audience that voiced their opinions about the referees.
24. Penn State
Like the later entry of Boston College, Penn State makes this list due to their lack of fans at games. The difference in our eyes is the size of the fanbase that Penn State has across its other brands. Just do better and support all athletes.
23. Northwestern
Emily Harriott “The Shrieker”. One quick Google search and you’ll understand, sorry to all other fans of Northwestern.
22. Providence
With annoying social media presences and hatred of long-time coaches, Providence fans have built themselves a reputation online which isn’t the norm for smaller schools.
21. Purdue
While many others on this list expect the best of their teams to be an annoying result, Purdue fans predict the worst of their team to be an equally annoying result.
20. Illinois
When people gain hatred just from your fan base’s social media presence, it does lead to some concerns when going to an Illinois game.
19. UCLA
While far less demanding than many other teams on this list, UCLA fans are one of the fan bases that expect a lot of their team each and every year. Considering their last natty was in 1995, maybe it’s time we reevaluate where UCLA truly lies.
18. Florida
Similar to that of Texas, Florida fans truly believe that this is their year. We rank Florida lower on the list due to them having more recent success under head coach Billy Donovan, but don’t let them fool you into thinking their delusion isn’t just as equal.
17. Arkansas
Being labeled as some of the most passionate fans usually is an amazing thing. That is until it also includes profanity, delusional, and aggressive. We all love the energy razorbacks, maybe just place some of it in a more positive place when promoting your school.
16. Michigan
Unlike most fanbases on this list, Michigan used the reverse UNO when becoming one of the worst fanbases. Through social media, it is consistently about Michigan State being their little brother when in fact MSU has done more competitively within basketball. Football far too often bleeds over into reality for all sports fans, sometimes too much.
15. Villanova
One of the biggest vibe killers that fans noted about other NOVA fans was the fact that they felt like they were looked down upon. This may stem from the fact that many consider them to be a “Philly” school and the stigmatism that comes with that. Or they could just think they’re better than others due to recent success.
14. Tennessee
Tennessee fans are some of the most balanced fans on this list and I don’t know that they will be happy with why. They could be categorized with almost every other team on the list for bad fan behavior but maybe slightly less than some of the aforementioned. One wrong step could send them much higher on this list.
13. Ohio State
Aside from being overly enthusiastic, they should just stop storming the court, please….
12. Wake Forest
Unfortunately, Wake Forest fans must be ranked higher due to the recency of them storming the court after a fantastic upset over Duke.
11. Indiana
Historically, there are only a few that can compare to the Hoosiers on this list, but the fans leave a lot to be desired. Numerous fans report the fans using lots of profanity and having obnoxious chants during home games.
10. Arizona
Looking at Arizona, it seems like a normal school that regularly competes and for the most part that is the truth. The fans chant however drive those in the away crowd to never want to return to Tucson.
9. Vermont
Give fans a successful team every year with no championships outside of the West Coast Conference and you can surely expect the false hope and delusion to be at an unmatched level.
8. Kansas
The only way we can think to describe Kansas fans is New England Patriots turned collegiate basketball fans. Championship or bust is bad for all fans when repercussions are felt by all.
7. North Carolina
Fanbases around winning teams, unfortunately, suffer from fans who couldn’t even locate their city on a map. North Carolina has this plus arguably the greatest basketball player of all time which adds even more frustration for those who encounter Tarheel fans.
6. North Carolina State
While rich with history and legends in its own right, NC State has become delusional like that of other teams on this list but also suffers from a little brother complex to our next entry on the list. Add in prior success with inflated expectations and you get some of the nation’s most toxic fans.
5. Connecticut
Out of our top 10, UCONN shares the same thing as many of the other schools up here with its dominance over the years. Add in men’s and women’s basketball being dominant over the years and you get a whole added level to what fans can bring to the table.
4. Kentucky
Kentucky fans have a few things going for them as to why they are making our top 5. Between long-term success, blasting refs on social media, death threats, and players turning over like crops each season, there is always a reason UK fans lose games.
3. Duke
Across college basketball, there are few brands that have the achievements that Duke has over the years. Their fans will let you know that on an annual basis. Another news site reported Duke’s fans as the “Cameron Crazies”.
2. Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas including the number of obnoxious fans that cheer this team on during March Madness. Most of this stems from the extremely unrealistic expectations that fans have placed on their favorite team. Sounds kind of like another team within the state.
1. Maryland
This will come as no surprise for most ACC or Big Ten fans, but for fans across the country, Maryland fans have built themselves quite a reputation throughout the years. Between their inappropriate comments on appearance and weight for multiple collegiate athletes, throwing batteries and debris at players’ mothers during games, and a particular chant that JJ
Redick was not very fond of is why they earned our number 1 spot.
