Candy 16 Mascots, Ranked (2025 Version)

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With that, let’s dive right into a Crisp Bounce Move custom and rank the remaining mascots of the Candy 16.

16. No Mascot — Michigan Wolverines

You’d assume it might be straightforward to  toss claws on a wolf and even play off the X-Man Wolverine, however alas, we get nothing of the type right here. They had hassle with earlier iterations, which has led to an absence on the sideline.

15. Purdue Pete — Purdue Boilermakers

Purdue Pete has had a protracted historical past of wanting creepy, however this present iteration is as horrifying as ever. The Purdue campus is gorgeous, although!

14. Tony the Landshark — Ole Miss Rebels

Tony is the most recent mascot on this checklist, and we’ve possibly already seen the final of him. Began in 2008 to honor defensive gamers who would put a hand “fin” over their foreheads like a shark after huge performs, Tony has not been noticed at an Ole Miss sporting occasion since 2021. We’re hoping he will get again on the market quickly.

13. The Wildcat — Kentucky Wildcats

Drained: Mascots whose names are simply the animal that they’re.

Impressed: Mascots with headbands.

12. Shasta — Houston Cougars

Shasta is brief for “she has to” and completed first in a contest amongst 225 mascot names. The runner-up was Raguoc, which is “cougar” backwards. So, that’s one thing. Listed here are some enjoyable Cougar traditions.

11. The Blue Satan — Duke Blue Devils

Once more, a mascot and not using a actual title is unhealthy, however Blue Devils are a a lot much less widespread mascot, so it’s barely extra forgivable right here. I additionally just like the lil’ smirk on the Blue Devils face, which feels becoming based mostly on how smug each Duke hater appears to assume the workforce’s gamers are.

10. Aubie — Auburn Tigers

I don’t dislike Aubie, and I’m happy with the mascot’s efficiency within the Common Cheerleading Affiliation Nationwide Championships.  That is only a sturdy batch of mascots within the Candy 16.

9. Wilbur — Arizona Wildcats

I can by no means peg the Wildcats appropriately when filling out a bracket. After I consider in them, they do one thing like lose to Buffalo or Princeton within the first spherical. When I’ve them exiting early, they get to a Candy 16 or Elite 8. Wilbur is the joyful medium between the 2. Strong mascot, nice hat.

8. Albert — Florida Gators

The Gator Chomp is form of a foolish cheer, however then once more, so are most school sports activities chants. That’s what makes ’em nice. Anyway, Albert and his associate Alberta each ship as promised, and I just like the hat as a pleasant contact. I additionally snagged an image with Albert over a decade in the past (when Miami was briefly good at basketball) and he didn’t thoughts that I held up The U subsequent to him.

7. Cosmo — BYU Cougars

Cosmo’s lineage dates again over 100 years, when BYU purchased a pair of child cougars for the whopping worth of fifty cents apiece. The college quickly discovered housing dwell cougars may not be the very best thought, and ultimately settled on a costumed mascot. Cosmo’s little tufts of hair on its shoulders delight me. Additionally…this dunk!

6. Sparty — Michigan State Spartans

Sparty’s a fairly basic Spartan design, and I like the entire vibe happening. He’s alleged to characterize the power and perseverance of the fighters, and his clean face is mimicked by Tom Izzo no less than eight instances per recreation when his gamers don’t do what he desires.

5. Testudo — Maryland Terrapins

Had Colorado State not misplaced a heartbreaker on the buzzer, I believe I’d nonetheless have CAM the Ram right here. Testudo is the closest we’ll get to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle in March Insanity, so we’ll take it.

4. Massive Pink — Arkansas Razorbacks

I like your entire Arkansas crew. Massive Pink is the primary dude; we’ve additionally obtained Sue E (intelligent), POЯK CHOP (cute), Ribby (baseball), and BOSS HOG (inflatable).

3. Raider Pink — Texas Tech Pink Raiders

I even have an image with Raider Pink from seeing Texas Tech play in 2018. It was an easier time, however Pink was welcoming and didn’t level his weapons at me. I think about he’s equally understanding in 2025.

2. Massive Al — Alabama Crimson Tide

Within the Thirties, a fan referred to as Alabama’s linemen “elephants” due to their huge stature in comparison with the opposing workforce (that workforce was the Ole Miss Rebels, who we noticed earlier on this checklist). The college thought that was a ok again story for a mascot, and Massive Al was born.

1. Smokey — Tennessee Volunteers

Smokey is a Bluetick Coonhound, chosen as a part of a mascot contest in 1953. The necessities: This may’t be an peculiar hound. He should be a ‘Houn’ Canine’ in the very best sense of the phrase. Smokey very a lot suits the invoice, and we love when the costumed mascot and dwell canine mascot mingle collectively.