In recent years, court stormings in college basketball have become a controversial tradition, raising concerns for player safety. The issue was highlighted last month when Caitlyn Clark was threatened during a court storming incident. Wake Forest fans also stormed the court during a game, potentially injuring player Kyle Filipowski in the process.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer has expressed worry over the increasing danger of court stormings, as there have been more incidents in recent years with the lowering bar for what is considered an upset. Scheyer even suggested the idea of banning court stormings altogether to prevent player injuries.
In response to the growing concern, LSU was fined for a recent court storming incident, and further violations would result in increasing fines. Some suggestions for preventing court stormings include revoking ticket privileges from fans involved and implementing a shot clock for fans to leave the court.
Cooperation and establishing protocols for fans storming the court may be beneficial for player safety, as concerns continue to rise over the potential risks involved in these celebrations. As the debate over court stormings in college basketball continues, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken to ensure the safety of players in the future.
