The past two seasons of Shocker basketball give WSU fans something to look forward to this time of the year. When basketball seasons comes upon us, it can become exciting to see the fans get involved. Koch arena fills with black and yellow and the cheers of fans. Being at the games is an experience that you can’t find many other places — the way the whole crowd seems to be one big family and community pulls you into the excitement and rowdiness of the games. As a fan of the team, this time of the year brings excitement to the house. The time of the year when everything you wear is black and yellow, when you bundle up just a little bit more than usual for the walks to the stadium, when the only song that gets stuck in your head is the WSU fight song is my favorite time of the year. — Mara McElgunn