Akron mascot Zippy performs in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami (Ohio) in the championship of the Mid-American Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in ...

"Cy is the greatest mascot in college basketball," said Andrea Brunk, a 33-year-old alumna. "He makes sure people have fun, and that makes the game better. It makes the entire experience better." ...

Let's find out, as we take a look at the 25 wackiest names and mascots in college basketball. Honorable Mention 1 of 26. Western Illinois Leathernecks. Virginia Military Keydets.

The things that make college basketball so special are the pageantry, school pride, raucous crowds and captivating nature of the NCAA tournament. And then there are the mascots. Sarcasm aside, all ...

USC has introduced a new mascot to hang with Tommy Trojan during basketball. His name … wait for it … is Traveler. Yes, Traveler for USC basketball games. Apparently “Airball,” “Brick ...

The Hawk was adopted by St. Joe's as its mascot in the 1930s after a campus survey. The winning submission came from the grandfather of Bobby Gallagher, who was the Hawk for the 1997-98 season.