It’s almost basketball season on Hawk Hill! Soon, fans will pour into Hagan Arena to root for their beloved team. After seeing the men’s team go 14-3 at home and the women’s team appear at the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament last year, fans have high hopes for this season. Get into the basketball spirit with these tunes.

“Seven Nation Army” – The White Stripes

In the fall of 2003, fans of Club Brugge KV, a Belgian professional soccer league, started chanting the riff of “Seven Nation Army” during a Champions League match against AC Milan. Since then, it’s spread like wildfire to every sporting event imaginable. Two decades later, the now-iconic riff can get any crowd’s head in the game. 

“Just Wanna Rock” – Lil Uzi Vert

Philadelphia native Lil Uzi Vert’s viral hit “Just Wanna Rock” peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is 4x RIAA Platinum certified. Since its release in 2023, it’s become a crowd favorite at parties and sporting events. The fast, energetic beat of the song will have fans on their toes as they watch the Hawks.

“The Thrill” – Wiz Khalifa and Empire of the Sun

If you want a song that reflects the crowd’s good mood when their team is winning, look no further than “The Thrill.” Wiz Khalifa’s voice over Empire Of The Sun’s instrumentals and backing vocals is a go-to for a good time, perfectly fitting the scene of a celebrating audience. It’ll be impossible not to dance along to this song after a Hawks win.

“Heart of Glass” – Blondie

The signature guitar riffs and fast drums of “Heart of Glass” are sure to energize any basketball fan before entering Hagan. The song’s nostalgic melody and upbeat pace, alongside Debbie Harry’s powerful voice, will make old and new basketball fans alike get on their feet and cheer our team to victory.