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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Created on October 30, 2026 | Total tries: 0 | Average Score: 0.0 out of 23 (0%) | Quiz FAQ

The college basketball season tips off this week, but before the players hit the hardwood, people all across the country will be celebrating Halloween!

Some folks will be dressed up as cowboys or pirates, while others will turn to myths and legends for their inspiration.

In this way, college basketball program nicknames are a lot like Halloween costumes!

Which brings us to today’s quiz. How many of the college basketball teams named after fictional/mythical characters or creatures can you name in five minutes?

Good luck and Happy Halloween!

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Quiz Clue: School | Created on October 30, 2026 | Total tries: 0 | Average Score: 0.0 out of 23 (0%) | Quiz FAQ

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Duke

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest

UAB

Wichita State

St. Louis

West Florida

Arizona State

Kansas

DePaul

Southern Utah

Cal State Fullerton

UC San Diego

Drexel

Western Kentucky

Detroit Mercy

Green Bay

Canisius

Kent State

Central Connecticut

Mississippi Valley State

Furman

Northwestern State

Tommy Fradenburg is a freelance writer and an alumni of UNC Chapel Hill currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He religiously follows his favorite teams The New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys (yes, he knows) as well as his alma mater the Tar Heels and West Ham United F.C. in the Premier League. See more of his work on Twitter @tommyfradenburg.

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