The 2002 Basketball season saw the debut of a new addition to the USC Spirit Squad. Based on the famous bronze statue that stands at the center of USC campus, TOMMY TROJAN started strutting his stuff, flexing his muscles, waving his flag, and showing his victory sign to support USC Athletics during the spring and summer months. This energetic and lively mascot continues working with the USC Song and Yell Leaders and Trojan Marching Band to keep Trojan spirit alive and well at Men's and Women's Basketball games, community service events (such as Spirits in Action), and at media events on ESPN and FoxSportsNet.