Show your pride with this Stanford emoji / gif! Stanford Cardinal basketball is the men's and women's basketball teams representing Stanford University in NCAA Division I basketball. The men's team has a strong basketball program and has made it to the NCAA Tournament multiple times, with their most recent appearance being in 2014. The women's team has succeeded in the NCAA Tournament, winning two national championships and appearing in the Final Four 14 times. Both teams play their home games at Maples Pavilion on the Stanford University campus in California. The Stanford Tree is the official mascot of Stanford University, known for its unique appearance and entertaining antics. The Tree costume features a green body with big eyes, a nose, and a mouth. It dances and performs at Stanford athletic events and other campus events.