Without the support of their devoted followers, basketball games would be eerily quiet. There would be nothing mad about March at all -- no screaming, cheering, yelling or victory dances. Dunks and 3-pointers would be uneventful, celebrated by no one.
Luckily, March Madness is in full swing, and fans are especially enthusiastic.
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Whether they're celebrating a win, sulking over a loss or rallying up teams, these faithful fans deserve some major credit. Here's to the best fans of March Madness 2014 so far.