It's funny that you mention the crowd coming to life.  Last night right before I started shooting I looked into the crowd and I was reminded of the famous line that Mike Gorman once said about Alumni Hall/Carnesecca Arena crowds.....he said, that he has heard louder audiences at a movie theater.  Last night the seats to my right & left were flat out lifeless.  The students above the basket were loud & energetic but they make up such a small amount of the crowd.  But I digress, that is probably better suited for another thread.