In the fall of 2006, University of San Diego students were asked to name the new university mascot. In an open voting for 3 monthes, Diego Torero was named. Diego appears at all USD men’s and women’s basketball games, football games, and various other athletic functions. Diego Torero makes public appearances and has appears with local FOX and NBC stations and as part of local fundraisers.

Diego Torero tryouts are held once a year in April. Students interested in being Diego Torero should contact Nate Lenz at nlenz-09@sandiego.edu for tryout information.