In a Sports Illustrated ranking, Zippy came in as the second-best mascot in this year's NCAA Tournament. The University of Akron's bouncing kangaroo was No. 1 in the rankings last year. Overtaking ...

Auburn hasn't always been on top of basketball rankings, but when it comes to the things that really matter—heart, community, and pride—they've always been the best.

What gives a team its identity? Is it the coach, the players, or the fans? Sure, they play a part, but really, it is the ...

For a school in the Midwest, a kangaroo is a unique mascot. What's the story behind Akron being the Zips, and the history of its female mascot Zippy?

Thunder the Antelope seemingly can do it all, posing for photos with Grand Canyon University ... In the case of Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, there was a brief stint as a mascot in the NCAA Tournament.

Let the madness begin! The day college basketball fans, office bracket pool gurus, and cute mascot aficionados have been ...

In this photo provided by Scott Stover, St. Francis University mascot Frankie ... coach of men's No. 1 overall seed Auburn, there was a brief stint as a mascot in the NCAA Tournament.

That’s right, friends: With the bracket being revealed, March Madness is officially HERE.

Thunder the Antelope seemingly can do it all, posing for photos with Grand Canyon University fans ... men's No. 1 overall seed Auburn, there was a brief stint as a mascot in the NCAA Tournament.

Grand Canyon Lopes Thunder the Antelope seemingly can do it all, posing for photos with Grand Canyon University ... case of Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, there was a brief stint as a mascot in the ...

Scott Stover via AP) St. Francis Red Flash Tiny St. Francis University in ... In the case of Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, there was a brief stint as a mascot in the NCAA Tournament.

The Duke mascot performs during an NCAA college ... The top seeds in the four brackets are Auburn University, Duke University, the University of Houston and the University of Florida.