The 10 Best Sneakers Worn by Basketball Mascots

You'll be surprised by which mascots have sneaker game.

by Brandon Richard

Bango the Buck hasn't been shy about showing off his adidas Yeezy Boosts, but he isn't the first sports mascot to rock heat on the court. Throughout the years, mascots on the pro and collegiate levels have made sneakers part of the gig. While most opt for mascot-sized generic costume models, others have taken things a step further by bringing recognizable silhouettes from popular brands to the hardwood.

Here's the 10 best sneakers that have been worn by NBA and NCAA mascots.

10. Otto the Orange of the Syracuse Orange

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Otto the Orange wearing the 'Orangemen' Nike Dunk Low

Shoe: Nike Dunk Low "Orangemen"


9. Boomer of the Indiana Pacers

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Indiana Pacers Mascot Boomer wearing the adidas Crazy 8

Shoe: adidas Crazy 8


8. G-Man of the Washington Wizards

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G-Man of the Washington Wizards wearing the Nike Zoom Kobe 6

Shoe: Nike Zoom Kobe 6


7. Quai 54 Mascot

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Quai 54 Mascot wearing the 'Quai 54' Air Jordan V 5

Shoe: Air Jordan 5 Retro "Quai 54"


6. Hip-Hop of the Philadelphia 76ers

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Philadelphia 76ers Mascot Hip-Hop wearing the Reebok Answer 4

Shoe: Reebok Answer 4


5. Duke Blue Devil

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Duke Blue Devil Mascot wearing Nike Kobe 8 'Duke' PE

Shoe: Nike Kobe 8 "Duke" PE


4. Bango of the Milwaukee Bucks

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Bango the Buck wearing the adidas Yeezy 750 Boost

Shoe: adidas Yeezy 750 Boost


3. Franklin of the Philadelphia 76ers

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Philadelphia 76ers Mascot Franklin wearing the Reebok Question

Shoe: Reebok Question


2. Puddles the Duck of the Oregon Ducks

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Oregon Ducks Mascot Puddles wearing the 'Pit Crew' Air Jordan III 3

Shoe: Air Jordan 3 "Pit Crew"


1. Hugo the Hornet of the Charlotte Hornets

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Hugo the Hornet wearing the 'Concord' Air Jordan XI 11

Shoe: Air Jordan 11 "Concord"