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Cosmo the Cougar’s airborne shot from the three-point line is the buzz of the sports world this weekend. The video already has over 2 million views on Twitter and even made it on ESPN SportsCenter.
COSMO THE COUGAR FROM THE 3-POINT LINE 🔥 (via ericrwatson/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/nYemyxW369 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 9, 2020
Me jumping to conclusions. pic.twitter.com/6f7VrPs5aK — Cosmo Cougar (@byu_cosmo) February 9, 2020
This isn’t the first time the mascot from Brigham Young University has gotten social media attention.
In 2019, a 3-year-old asked for a drum for his birthday, and not just any drum, he wanted one like the one Cosmo plays during the “Y-Clap” at basketball games for his birthday. His grandpa tweeted the mascot to show the video of his grandson celebrating with his birthday gift. Cosmo then proceeded to invite the 3-year-old onto the court to do the “Y-Clap” with him.
Hey @byu_cosmo. My grandson turned three today and guess what he wanted for his birthday? Yup, a Cosmo drum to go with his Cosmo outfit! 🤙 #cosmointraining #turbulence #boomboomclap pic.twitter.com/IasJbFFyVW — Duff Tittle (@dufftittle) February 19, 2019
A cougar always keeps a promise! @dufftittle pic.twitter.com/2T5M5AmX1D — Cosmo Cougar (@byu_cosmo) March 3, 2019
In addition to his trick shots, Cosmo also has skills with a lightsaber.
Cosmo the Last Jedi. Who saw this?? #BYUvsUtah #BYUhoops pic.twitter.com/vQytO3b8Jm — Cosmo Cougar (@byu_cosmo) December 17, 2017
The Cougarettes, a BYU dance team, frequently invite Cosmo to dance with them during games.
Cosmo still got it 🕺 (via @byu_cosmo) pic.twitter.com/gF8nHlvtSh — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 10, 2019
Spooky. 👻 pic.twitter.com/O42pF8iCIy — Cosmo Cougar (@byu_cosmo) October 27, 2018
Cosmo has also starred in some of his own dance videos.
Cosmo the Cougar, the official mascot of Brigham Young University's (@BYU) athletic teams, dancing to @BTS_twt MIC Drop remix!! @BYUCougars pic.twitter.com/1SbTFYnhSK — HP (@hphungkc) May 10, 2018
Check out this groundbreaking performance! 100% this really happened. #waitforit #oops #icarltonchallenge #byu pic.twitter.com/F86eerXcwj — Cosmo Cougar (@byu_cosmo) March 18, 2017
