University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

The Alaska Nanooks host the UNC Pembroke Braves at a packed Alaska Airlines Gymnasium for the championship game of the 2025 Denali State Bank Ice Block Classic. The Nanooks won, claiming the championship. (Photo photo by Leif Van Cise).

The Alaska Nanooks host the UAA Seawolves at a packed Carlson Center for game 5 of the 2025 Governor's Cup series. The Nanooks won 5-1 forcing a game 6 in the following week of the tournament, Feb. 1, 2025. (UAF photo by Leif Van Cise).

Nook gifts a lucky UAF fan a present during a timeout during the men's basketball game against Alaska Anchorage in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium, Feb. 15, 2025. (Photo by Kristen Pearson).

Nook gifts a lucky UAF fan a present during a timeout during game 5 of the Governors Cup series in the Carlson Center, Feb. 1, 2025. (UAF photo by Leif Van Cise).

Nook gifts a lucky UAF fan a present during a timeout during a women's basketball game in the Alaska Airlines Gymnasium. (Photo by Kristen Pearson).