The 'Harlem Shake' invades college basketball

Matt Owings, USA TODAY Sports | USATODAY

The 30-second phenomenon that has the nation grabbing their video cameras and dancing in their wackiest attire has invaded college hoops. Whether it involves the fans or the teams themselves, the 'Harlem Shake' is the newest fad in the NCAA.

DJ Baauer introduced the single "Harlem Shake" to the world in May 2012. Since then, the internet has exploded with viewer videos, each imitating the one before.

With March Madness on the horizon, we thought it'd be fun to rank the teams with the best moves. Some of these programs may not be dancing come tournament time, but at least they have these sweet videos as consolation:

Honorable Mention, Colorado State student section

The Rams are enjoying quite a run this season. Currently ranked No. 21, this school has something to cheer about these days. During the Feb. 13 victory over San Diego State, fans in the stands clad in their orange and green went absolutely nuts. Who cares if the school is over 1,700 miles away from Harlem, right?

5. Maryland student section

The Terps have had an up-and-down season on the court, and Maryland fans are sure to be on the edge of their seats come Selection Sunday. Such an intense roller coaster year didn't stop the student section from having a little fun against the Duke Blue Devils. Watch Comcast Center explode as it does its version of the Harlem Shake.

4. Kansas men's basketball team

The Jayhawks have had a checkered few weeks, especially after coach Bill Self called his squad "the worst team Kansas has ever put on the floor." With Self emphatically dogging his team (perhaps in an attempt to spark something), it was refreshing to find this version of the Harlem Shake. The fact that it includes the championship-winning coach proves that, regardless of the way the season goes, it's important to have a little fun now and then.

3. Louisville men's basketball team

Getting Rick Pitino to participate in an internet fad video seems like it would be quite the accomplishment. From the sound of his voice, however, he very well could have been out of the loop from the start. Check out the Cardinals celebrate a pretty solid season during a post-game breakdown from coach.

2. Northwestern Oklahoma State basketball team

It seems like the Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers know how to party. Between the giant mascot head and the guys in tights, these players came prepared. Keep a lookout for twins Rhett and Ryan Radcliff right in front of the camera.

1. Southern Mississippi student section, men's basketball team and coach

Production quality is everything when it comes to the Harlem Shake, and the Golden Eagles pulled out all the stops for this one. The mascot sets it off with the classic intro, followed by the drop that cuts in the student section. The video then fades back to Southern Miss coach Donnie Tyndall, who assures the viewer that he won't be participating in the Harlem Shake any time soon...or will he?