Miami’S Basketball Mascot: What Is It?

The University of Miami’s iconic mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, is a four-legged bird with a large, downward-curved bill. The anthropomorphic white ibis, known as Burnie, is a beloved extension of the team and brings hilarity to his favorite game of hoops. Burnie is a rough, anthropomorphic depiction of the fireball featured on the team’s logo. He is a unique and beloved extension of the team, with a cushioned rubber cover for indoor and outdoor use and a pebble design for precise ball control. Burnie is also the mascot of the Miami Heat, the NBA basketball team.

The Ibis has become one of the most recognizable college mascots in the United States, with the official Instagram account for Burnie, the Miami HEAT Mascot, having 328 posts and 27,034 followers. He can be seen standing courtside supporting the team during basketball games and occasionally, bringing hilarity to his favorite game of hoops. The Ibis is a unique and beloved extension of the team, bringing hilarity to his favorite game of hoops.