Which creature will reign supreme in March Madness 2025? From beasts and birds to mythical icons, team mascots bring the battle to life. Find out which one will roar the loudest this tournament!

Fans navigating the dozens of schools in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments might become as attached to the mascots as the athletes themselves.

There has been a lot of talk about this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament being chalky. Whether it is because of NIL and the transfer portal, as some have suggested, or it’s a random occurrence, there haven’t been as many upsets and Cinderella runs this year.