The unbridled potential of Bucky the Bronco
The Broncos’ roster for March Madness introduced a new teammate of sorts—a revitalized Bucky the Bronco. This Bucky, intended to add some additional fun and friendly elements to the familiar mascot, has light brown fur, a black mane, and forward-facing eyes and ears, and he rocks black sneakers emblazoned with symbols of his ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï pride. The identity of who dons the Bucky suit each year remains a mystery, but the tradition dates back to 1976, when Kim (Malley) Belotti ’79 constructed a makeshift Benny the Bronco costume with a papier-mâché head to help lift the spirits of the basketball team (Benny became Bucky in 1995). Today, Bucky is a beloved fixture of athletic matchups, university events, and community gatherings—and an icon to a legion of Broncos.
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï's Division I teams have a history of excellence in the West Coast Conference and on the national stage. Our student-athletes have gone on to become All-Americans, Olympians, and World Cup champions.
