March Madness arenas: Fans, kids and cheerleaders

Gonzaga students look on during the national title game.

Gonzaga's mascot performs during the second half of the national title game.

Gonzaga fans cheer during the national title game.

Former Villanova player Kris Jenkins looks on during the second half of the national title game.

North Carolina fans cheer during the second half.

Steven Tyler looks on during the second half of the national title game.

New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. poses for a photo with a fan during the national championship game.

Gonzaga fans cheer during the national title game.

North Carolina fans hold up their hands up during the national title game.

A general view during the first half of the national championship game.

A general view of the national title game.

Arizona State students pose for a picture in the North Carolina student section during the national title game.

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. attends the national title game.

North Carolina fans cheer during the first half of the national title game.

Fans react during the national title game.

North Carolina cheerleaders perform during the first half of the national title game.

Gonzaga fans react during the first half of the national title game.

The color guard presents the flag during the national anthem.

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams stands for the national anthem before the national championship game.

A general view during the playing of the national anthem before the national championship game.

Fans wear Final Four shirts at the national title game.

View during the national anthem before the national title game.

Steve Powell performs the national anthem prior to the national championship game.

View during the national anthem before the national title game.

A general view of the arena prior to the start of the national championship game.

The North Carolina cheerleaders perform before the national title game.

The North Carolina mascot performs before the national title game.

A Gonzaga cheerleader performs during the national title game.

Gonzaga's mascot performs during the national title game.

A Gonzaga fan poses for a photo with a cheerleader before the national championship game.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the national championship game.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the national championship game.

The North Carolina band performs before the national title game.

A North Carolina fan holds up a sign before the national title game.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the national championship game.

North Carolina forward Justin Jackson (44) arrives for the national title game.

Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski (24) arrives for the national title game.

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams looks on during warm-ups before the national title game.

Dick Vitale interacts with North Carolina fans before the national title game.

Dick Vitale interacts with North Carolina fans before the national title game.

North Carolina fans cheer before the national championship game.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the national championship game.

Dick Vitale poses for a photo with North Carolina fans before the national championship game.

Dick Vitale poses for a photo with North Carolina fans before the national championship game.

North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks arrives before the national championship game.

Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss arrives before the national championship game.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the national championship game.

Oregon fans lament the Ducks' loss in the national semifinals to North Carolina at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was in attendance at the national semifinals of the Final Four between North Carolina and Oregon at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was in attendance at the national semifinals of the Final Four between North Carolina and Oregon at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

An Oregon fan cheers from the stands during the Ducks' national semifinal game against North Carolina in the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

North Carolina cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Tar Heels' national semifinal game against Oregon at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

A fan dressed as Waldo holds up a sign during the first half of the national semifinal between North Carolina and Oregon at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Villanova coach Jay Wright gestures to the crowd during the first half of the national semifinal game between North Carolina and Oregon at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

The Oregon Ducks mascot revs up the crowd before the start of Oregon's national semifinal game against North Carolina at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

North Carolina cheerleaders perform prior to the start of the Tar Heels' national semifinal against Oregon at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Oregon cheerleaders get ready for the Ducks' semifinal game against North Carolina at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

North Carolina fans taunt Duke's absence at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Gonzaga's mascot performs during the first half of the Bulldogs' semifinal game against South Carolina in the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

South Carolina super fan, Carlton Thompson, cheers on the Gamecocks during their national semifinal game against Gonzaga at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss celebrates with Bulldogs cheerleaders after Gonzaga's win against South Carolina in the semifinals of the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

South Carolina fans cheer on the Gamecocks during the second half in their national semifinal game against Gonzaga at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

A general view at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., during the national semifinal between South Carolina and Gonzaga.

The South Carolina Gamecocks mascot performs before South Carolina's Final Four game against Gonzaga at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers arrives before the Final Four game between South Carolina and Gonzaga at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

The national anthem is performed by student-athletes from each of the schools playing in the Final Four prior to the game between South Carolina and Gonzaga at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

A full stadium view for the opening tip between South Carolina and Gonzaga at the Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Fans arrive before the Final Four game between South Carolina and Gonzaga at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Gonzaga fans rally up their Bulldogs before their Final Four game against South Carolina at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

Gonzaga Bulldogs cheerleaders perform before the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four against the South Carolina Gamecocks at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Gonzaga Bulldogs fans cheer before the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four against the South Carolina Gamecocks at University of Phoenix Stadium.

North Carolina's mascot cheers on the Tar Heels during their game against Kentucky in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament at FedExForum in Memphis.

Kentucky's mascot performs during the first half of the Wildcats' game against North Carolina in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis.

Members of the North Carolina Tar Heels band perform before the first half of a game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

North Carolina Tar Heels cheerleaders perform before a game against the Kentucky Wildcats the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats fans cheer on their team before the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats fan Jody Sturgill dresses as a Start Wars stormtrooper before a game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Recording artist Darius Rucker watches the game between the Florida Gators and the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

North Carolina Tar Heels fans cheer on their team before the first half of a game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats cheerleaders pose by the Regional logo before the first half of a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

South Carolina Gamecocks cheerleader perform before the game between the Florida Gators and the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

South Carolina Gamecocks band before the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Florida Gators in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA tournament.

Oregon cheerleaders celebrate during the second half of the Ducks' game against Kansas.

Oregon fans cheer among Kansas fans during the second half of the teams' Elite Eight game.

Oregon fans celebrate after the Ducks' Elite Eight win over Kansas.

View of a tattoo on a Kansas cheerleader's face during the first half of the Jayhawks' game against Oregon.

Kansas's mascot performs during the first half of the Jayhawks' game against Oregon.

Kansas cheerleaders perform during the first half of the Jayhawks' game against Oregon.

Oregon's mascot performs during the first half of the Ducks' game against Kansas.

Oregon fans cheer during the first half of the Ducks' game against Kansas.

An Oregon cheerleader looks on before the Ducks' game against Kansas.

Kansas fans pose for a photo before the Jayhawks' game against Oregon.

Kansas band members play before the Jayhawks' game against Oregon.

Members of the U.S. Men's National Team pose for a photo during the first half of the game between Gonzaga and Xavier.

Gonzaga alum and former NBA star John Stockton cheers on the Bulldogs during their game against Xavier.

Bill Murray cheers during the first half of Xavier's game against Gonzaga.

Gonzaga fans cheer during the Bulldogs' game against Xavier.

Bill Murray sits in the stands before Xavier's game against Gonzaga.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the Bulldogs' game against Xavier.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the Bulldogs' game against Xavier.

Gonzaga fans cheer before the Bulldogs' game against Xavier.

Xavier cheerleaders perform before the Musketeers' game against Gonzaga.

Gonzaga's mascot performs before the Bulldogs' game against Xavier.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches the Sweet 16 NCAA tournament game between South Carolina and Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York.

NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, middle, soaks up the environment at the Sweet 16 NCAA tournament game between Kentucky and UCLA at FedExForum in Memphis.

The UCLA band performs before the start of the Bruins' game against Kentucky in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament at FedExForum in Memphis.

Florida's mascot, Albert Gator, performs during the first half of the Gators' game against Wisconsin in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Baylor cheerleaders perform before the start of the Bears' game against South Carolina in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York.

South Carolina players stand during the national anthem before their game against Baylor in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Announcer Verne Lundquist calls the Sweet 16 NCAA tournament game between South Carolina and Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Butler fans cheer on their team before the start of the Bulldogs' game against North Carolina in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament at FedExForum in Memphis.

The North Carolina band performs before the start of the Tar Heels' game against Butler in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament at FedExForum in Memphis.

Bill Murray prepares to high five the Xavier Musketeers' mascot after upsetting Arizona in the Sweet 16.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches Arizona take on Xavier in Sweet 16 play in San Jose, Calif.

Actor Bill Murray cheers on Xavier as it plays Arizona in the Sweet 16.

The Kansas band performs during the Jayhawks' Sweet 16 game against Purdue.

A Kansas fan holds up a sign during the Sweet 16 game against Purdue.

The Oregon Ducks cheerleaders perform against a Sweet 16 game against Michigan in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas fans look on before a Sweet 16 game against Purdue in Kansas City, Mo.

The Purdue Boilermakers mascot performs during the Sweet 16 game against Kansas.

Michigan Wolverines fans hold up signs during the Sweet 16 game against Oregon.

The mascot for the West Virginia Mountaineers performs before the Sweet 16 game against Gonzaga.

The Oregon Ducks mascot and a cheerleader stand during the national anthem before an NCAA tournament Sweet 16 game against Michigan.

Cincinnati cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the Bearcats' game against UCLA.

A UCLA cheerleader displays the banner before the Bruins' second-round game.

Cincinnati cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the Bearcats' game against UCLA.

USC's mascot sweeps the floor during the second half of the Trojans' game against Baylor.

Baylor's mascot performs during halftime of the Bears' game against USC.

Baylor cheerleaders perform during halftime of the Bears' game against USC.

Baylor cheerleaders perform during halftime of the Bears' game against USC.

USC cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Trojans' game against Baylor.

Baylor cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Bears' game against USC.

USC cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Trojans' game against Baylor.

Baylor fans react near the end of the Bears' win against USC.

Baylor band members react after the Bears' win against USC.

USC's mascot sits in a chair after the Trojans' loss to Baylor.

The USC mascot performs on the court during the first half of the Trojans' game against Baylor.

Baylor cheerleaders perform during the first half of the Bears' game against USC.

Baylor band members play during the first half of the Bears' game against USC.

Amanda Enfield, wife of USC coach Andy Enfield, looks on during the first half of the Trojans' game against Baylor.

Michigan State cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Spartans' game against Kansas.

Michigan State cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Spartans' game against Kansas.

Kansas cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Jayhawks' game against Michigan State.

The North Carolina mascot preforms before the Tar Heels' game against Arkansas.

An Arkansas cheerleader preforms during the first half of the Razorbacks' game against North Carolina.

The Michigan State band plays before the Spartans' game against Kansas.

A Kansas cheerleader performs before the Jayhawks' game against Michigan State.

A Kansas cheerleader performs before the Jayhawks' game against Michigan State.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green walks on the court before his alma mater Michigan State's game against Kansas.

A Kansas cheerleader performs during the first half of the Jayhawks' game against Michigan State.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green speaks to Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks band members play before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats cheerleaders and mascot perform during the second half in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks mascot on the court before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Michigan State Spartans mascot before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Kansas Jayhawks flag is flown by a cheerleader before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Wichita State Shockers cheerleaders perform against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Michigan Wolverines fans cheer against the Louisville Cardinals in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Louisville Cardinals players and cheerleaders run to the court before the game against the Michigan Wolverines in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Iowa State cheerleaders perform during the first half of the Cyclones' game against Purdue.

Purdue fans stand in the crowd during the Boilermakers' game against Iowa State.

An Iowa State cheerleader and the mascot perform during the Cyclones' game against Purdue.

A Florida fan cheers during the second half of the Gators' game against Virginia.

Arizona fans cheer during the Wildcats' game against Saint Mary's.

Florida cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Gators' game against Virginia.

Arizona cheerleaders perform during the second half of the Wildcats' game against Gonzaga.

A Florida fan cheers during the second half of the Gators' game against Virginia.

Florida cheerleaders perform during the first half of the Gators' game against Virginia.

The Florida band cheers during the first half of the Gators' game against Virginia.

Hailee Mack, daughter of Xavier head coach Chris Mack, reacts during the second half of the Musketeers' game against Florida State.

Middle Tennessee cheerleaders perform during the Blue Raiders' game against Butler.

Saint Mary's fans cheer during the Gaels' game against Arizona.

A Florida cheerleader performs during the first half of the Gators' game against Virginia.

The Florida band performs prior to the Gators' game against Virginia.

The Butler mascot performs during the first half of the Bulldogs' game against Middle Tennessee.

Gonzaga cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the second half of the Bulldogs' game against Northwestern.

Northwestern fans cheer during the Wildcats' game against Gonzaga.

The Butler band performs during the first half of the Bulldogs' game against Middle Tennessee.

The Florida State and Xavier mascots perform during the first half.

Florida State cheerleaders perform during the first half of the Seminoles' game against Xavier.

The Xavier band performs prior to the Musketeers' game against Florida State.

The Florida State mascot performs prior to the Seminoles' game against Xavier.

A Florida State fan holds up a sign for Seminoles' guard Dwayne Bacon (4) during the first half.

An Xavier cheerleader performs during the first half of the Musketeers' game against Florida State.

A Florida State cheerleader performs prior to the Seminoles' game against Xavier.

Wisconsin cheerleaders perform in the second half of the Badgers' game against Villanova.

A Wisconsin cheerleader performs in the second half of the Badgers' game against Villanova.

Villanova cheerleaders perform during the Wildcats' game against Wisconsin.

Opening tipoff as Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) and Northwestern Wildcats center Dererk Pardon (5) jump during the NCAA tournament.

The Xavier Musketeers band performs prior to the game against the Florida State Seminoles in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Villanova Wildcats cheerleaders perform in the first half \against the Wisconsin Badgers during the NCAA tournament.

The West Virginia Mountaineers mascot performs in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2017 NCAA tournament.

West Virginia Mountaineers cheerleaders perform against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center.

West Virginia Mountaineers fans cheer on their team in the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center.

The USC Trojans mascot performs before the game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs.

Oregon Ducks fans cheer from on their team in the NCAA tournament.

A Seton Hall Pirates cheerleader performs during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

An Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader performs during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates.

A Michigan Wolverines band member performs during the NCAA tournament.

New Mexico State Aggies mascot on the court before facing the Baylor Bears.

Virginia Tech's mascot performs in the second half of the Hokies' game against Wisconsin.

An Arizona cheerleader performs during the second half of the Wildcats' game against North Dakota.

The Arizona mascot performs during the second half of the Wildcats' game against North Dakota.

Wisconsin's mascot performs in the first half of the Badgers' game against Virginia Tech.

Wisconsin fans cheer their team in the second half of the Badgers' game against Virginia Tech.

A Florida State cheerleader [erforms prior to the Seminoles' game against Florida Gulf Coast.

Florida State fans reacts during the first half of the Seminoles' game against Florida Gulf Coast.

The Iowa State band performs during the Cyclones' game against Nevada.

An Iowa State cheerleader performs during the Cyclones' game against Nevada.

An Iowa State fan cheers during the Cyclones' game against Nevada.

Virginia Tech fans cheer on their team during the Hokies' game against Wisconsin.

The Florida State mascot and Florida Gulf Coast mascot square off during the first half of the teams' game.

Florida Gulf Coast fans react during the first half of the Eagles' game against Florida State.

Florida Gulf Coast cheerleaders perform during the first half of the Eagles' game against Florida State.

Bill Murray reacts during the second half of Xavier's win over Maryland.

Hailee Mack, daughter of Xavier head coach Chris Mack, reacts during the Musketeers' win over Maryland.

The Mount St. Mary's mascot performs during a timeout in the second half against Villanova.

Xavier fans react during the second half of the Musketeers' win against Maryland.

The Villanova mascot performs in the second half against Mount St. Mary's.

Vermont dancers perform during the first half of the Catamounts' game against Purdue.

Vermont fans cheer during the first round of the Catamounts' game against Purdue.

The Purdue mascot performs during the game against Vermont.

Bill Murray cheers during the game between Maryland and Xavier.

Maryland fans react during the first half of the Terrapins' game against Xavier.

A member of the Villanova band performs before the first half of the Wildcats' game against Mount St. Mary's.

Villanova cheerleaders perform before the first half of the Wildcats' game against Mount St. Mary's.

North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks fans react during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers.

The North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks mascot and the Virginia Cavaliers mascot dance on the court.

The Virginia Cavaliers cheerleaders on the court prior to the game against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attends the game between Princeton and Notre Dame.