You get the hint. Why then is the University of Akron known as the Zips, and why would the school have the kangaroo Zippy as a mascot? The story hops around more than a pouched marsupial in Australia.

Zippy has been knocked off her throne. 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 ...

University of Akron men's basketball coach John Groce loves to talk about his current team and reminisce about past Zips teams. He values his time and memories as the lead voice of teams at Ohio ...

Akron Zips men's basketball coach John Groce guided his team to the program's seventh NCAA Tournament berth in history in 2025 with a second consecutive Mid-American Conference Tournament championship ...

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.