The Real Madness of March: The Mascots

Forget the brackets because your favorite mascot says way more about you! Putting the theatrics back into basketball (where is Troy Bolton?!) these mascots serve sass, chaos, and moves to each game.

The Duke Blue Devil

You are: Confident, dramatic, and lowkey believe you're the main character.

You probably: Talk trash respectfully and think Coach K still has a say in things.

South Carolina’s Cocky

You are: Sass, speed, and slay all day.

You probably: Have at least one Dawn Staley quote saved in your notes app.

Baylor’s Bruiser

You are: Loyal and tough but lowkey cuddly.

You probably: Bench more than your weight and love a good underdog story—unless you are the underdog.

UConn’s Jonathan, the Husky

You are: Cold, calculated, and always in Final Four form.

You probably: Have a “survive and advance” mindset in all areas of life.

Kansas’ Big Jay

You are: Proudly chaotic.

You probably: Own a foam finger, scream “Rock Chalk” at inopportune times, and still believe 2008 was the best tournament ever.

Texas Tech’s Raider Red

You are: Wild, unpredictable, and probably send too many memes in the group chat.

You probably: Filled out your bracket in 3 minutes and are somehow leading the pool.

Wisconsin’s Bucky Badger

You are: Midwestern nice with elite trash-talk energy.

You probably: Rock flannel unironically and bring your own snacks to watch parties.

LSU’s Mike the Tiger

You are: Flashy and fierce.

You probably: Have a TikTok fan page for your team and refuse to lose quietly.

BYU’s Cosmo the Cougar

You are: A lowkey legend with main-character energy.

You probably: Don’t talk much trash, but when you do—it lands. You’ve got clean vibes, elite flips, and an “IYKYK” kind of fanbase.

St. Peter’s Peacocks

You are: A certified chaos agent.

You probably: Root for upsets, quote Cinderella stories, and say, “I called it,” even when you didn’t.

TCU’s Super Frog

You are: The fun friend.

You probably: Don’t take the bracket too seriously, but you will absolutely cry during the Final Four montage.

Maryland’s Testudo

You are: Chill under pressure and criminally underrated.

You probably: Fill out your bracket with logic, not vibes—and then win it all anyway.

Notre Dame’s Leprechaun

You are: Feisty, loyal, and always believe.

You probably: Love tradition, hate Duke, and think your team is “due for a run” every single year.

Marquette’s Golden Eagle

You are: Sleek, sharp, and a lil’ bougie.

You probably: Watch the Big East religiously and defend your favorite point guard like it’s a personality trait.

Texas Longhorns' Hook ‘Em

You are: Confident, a little loud, and living for the drama.

You probably: Have a cowboy hat ready for every game and use "horns up" unironically in texts.

North Carolina’s Rameses

You are: Calm on the outside, elite trash talker on the inside.

You probably: Have a “Beat Duke” playlist and a soft spot for Roy Williams.

Arizona’s Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat

You are: A little flirty, very fun, and fully believe in good vibes and fast breaks.

You probably: Have a Pinterest board for Final Four outfits and know your team’s offensive stats and zodiac signs.

Florida’s Albert and Alberta Gator

You are: Bold, unpredictable, and slightly unhinged in the best way.

You probably: Bet on upsets, rock Gator gear year-round, and still brag about 2006–2007 like it was yesterday.

NC State’s Mr. & Ms. Wuf

You are: Ride-or-die energy, chaotic neutral.

You probably: Show up late to the watch party but bring the best snacks and wildest takes.

Gonzaga’s Spike the Bulldog

You are: Sweet, loyal, and always hopeful.

You probably: Defend Gonzaga every March, cry happy tears when they make the Sweet 16, and still believe this is the year.

Iowa State’s Cy the Cardinal

You are: Bold, passionate, and lowkey savage.

You probably: Yell at refs through your screen, live tweet every game, and trust in your team even when no one else does.

While they may not shoot threes or sink free throws, these mascots steal the show every March. And unlike your bracket, what your favorite mascot says about you is accurate.