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George Mason Patriots men's basketball
NCAA Division I program
NCAA Division I program
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | George Mason Patriots |
| men's basketball | |
| current | 2025–26 George Mason Patriots men's basketball team |
| logo | Georgemason_athletics_logo.png |
| logo_size | 160 |
| university | George Mason University |
| conference | Atlantic 10 |
| location | Fairfax, Virginia |
| coach | Tony Skinn |
| tenure | 3rd |
| arena | EagleBank Arena |
| capacity | 10,000 |
| nickname | Patriots |
| studentsection | Patriot Platoon |
| h_pattern_b | _bb_trimnumbersonwhite |
| h_body | 215732 |
| h_shorts | 215732 |
| h_pattern_s | _blanksides2 |
| a_pattern_b | _bb_whitetrimnumbers |
| a_body | 215732 |
| a_shorts | 215732 |
| a_pattern_s | _yellowsides |
| bestfinish | 4 |
| NCAAfinalfour | 2006 |
| NCAAeliteeight | 2006 |
| NCAAsweetsixteen | 2006 |
| NCAAroundof32 | 2006, 2011 |
| NCAAtourneys | 1989, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2011 |
| conference_tournament | 1989, 1999, 2001, 2008 |
| conference_season | 1999, 2000, 2006, 2011, 2025 |
men's basketball The George Mason Patriots men's basketball team represents George Mason University. The Patriots play at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia, on the George Mason campus. George Mason is coached by Tony Skinn. The Patriots have appeared six times in the NCAA tournament, most recently in 2011. In 2006, George Mason appeared in the NCAA Final Four, its best finish in program history.
Team records
- Most wins – 27 during the 2005–06, 2010–11 and 2024–25 seasons
- Most losses – 23 during the 1969–70 season
- Longest Winning Streak – 16 during the 2010–2011 season
Game
- Most points – 42 by Carlos Yates (vs. Navy) on February 27, 1985
- Most field goals made – 18 by Rudolph Jones (vs. Bowie State) on January 18, 1973
- Most field goal attempts – 36 by Rudolph Jones (vs. Bowie State) on January 18, 1973
- Most 3-pointers made – 10 by Dre Smith (vs. James Madison) on January 19, 2008
- Most 3-pointers attempted – 20 by Riley Trone (vs. Troy State) on November 27, 1993
- Most free throws made – 20 by Terry Henderson (vs. Rider) on January 19, 1980
- Most free throws attempted – 23 by Terry Henderson (vs. Rider) on January 19, 1980
- Most rebounds – 24 by Jim Nowers (vs. D.C. Teachers) on February 23, 1974
- Most assists – 15 by Curtis McCants (vs. Richmond) on February 22, 1995
- Most blocks – 10 by Byron Tucker (vs. Miami (FL)) on November 23, 1990
- Most steals – 9 by Tony Skinn (vs. Northeastern) on January 19, 2006
Season
- Most points – 779 by Rudolph Jones in 1972–73 season
- Most field goals made – 327 by Rudolph Jones in 1972–73 season
- Most field goal attempts – 727 by Rudolph Jones in 1972–73 season
- Most 3-pointers made – 99 by Donald Ross in 1993–94 season
- Most 3-pointers attempted – 278 by Donald Ross in 1993–94 season
- Most free throws made – 209 by Carlos Yates in 1982–83 season
- Most free throws attempted – 266 by Carlos Yates in 1982–83 season
- Most rebounds – 369 by Marquise Moore in 2016–17 season
- Most assists – 251 by Curtis McCants in 1994–95 season
- Most blocks – 92 by A.J. Wilson in 2019–20 season
- Most steals – 96 by Myron Contee in 1978–79 season
Career
- Most points – 2,420 by Carlos Yates
- Most field goals made – 865 by Carlos Yates
- Most field goal attempts – 1,766 by Carlos Yates
- Most 3-pointers made – 251 by Donald Ross
- Most 3-pointers attempted – 737 by Donald Ross
- Most free throws made – 690 by Carlos Yates
- Most free throws attempted – 921 by Carlos Yates
- Most rebounds – 1,048 by Jim Nowers
- Most assists – 598 by Curtis McCants
- Most blocks – 212 by A.J. Wilson
- Most steals – 211 by George Evans
Player honors
[[Eastern College Athletic Conference]] South (1978–1985)
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Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–83 | Carlos Yates | G/F | Sophomore |
Rookie of the Year
| Year | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | Andy Bolden | G |
| 1981–82 | Carlos Yates | G/F |
All-Conference
| Year | Player | Team | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–80 | Andre Gaddy | 1st | C | Sophomore |
| 1981–82 | Carlos Yates | 1st | G/F | Freshman |
| 1982–83 | Carlos Yates | 1st | G/F | Sophomore |
| Ricky Wilson | 1st | G | Sophomore | |
| 1983–84 | Carlos Yates | 1st | G/F | Junior |
| 1984–85 | Rob Rose | 1st | G | Junior |
| Carlos Yates | 1st | G/F | Senior | |
| Ricky Wilson | 2nd | G | Junior |
[[Colonial Athletic Association]] (1986–2013)
Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–88 | Kenny Sanders | F | Junior |
| 1998–99 | George Evans | F | Sophomore |
| 1999–00 | George Evans | F | Junior |
| 2000–01 | George Evans | F | Senior |
| 2011–12 | Ryan Pearson | F | Senior |
Rookie of the Year
| Year | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1985–86 | Kenny Sanders | F |
| 1993–94 | Curtis McCants | G |
| 1994–95 | Nate Langley | G |
| 1997–98 | George Evans | F |
All-Conference
| Year | Player | Team | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–86 | Rob Rose | 1st | G | Senior |
| Ricky Wilson | 2nd | G | Senior | |
| 1986–87 | Kenny Sanders | 1st | F | Sophomore |
| 1987–88 | Kenny Sanders | 1st | F | Junior |
| Anthony 'Amp' Davis | 2nd | G | Senior | |
| 1988–89 | Kenny Sanders | 1st | F | Senior |
| 1989–90 | Robert Dykes | 1st | F/C | Junior |
| Mike Hargett | 2nd | G | Junior | |
| Steve Smith | 2nd | G | Senior | |
| 1990–91 | Robert Dykes | 1st | F/C | Senior |
| Byron Tucker | 2nd | F | Junior | |
| 1994–95 | Nate Langley | 2nd | G | Sophomore |
| 1995–96 | Curtis McCants | 1st | G | Junior |
| 1996–97 | Nate Langley | 1st | G | Senior |
| 1997–98 | George Evans | 2nd | F | Freshman |
| Jason Miskiri | 2nd | G | Junior | |
| 1998–99 | George Evans | 1st | F | Sophomore |
| Jason Miskiri | 1st | G | Senior | |
| 1999–00 | George Evans | 1st | F | Junior |
| Erik Herring | 2nd | G | Junior | |
| 2000–01 | George Evans | 1st | F | Senior |
| Erik Herring | 1st | G | Senior | |
| 2001–02 | Jesse Young | 1st | F | Junior |
| 2002–03 | Mark Davis | 2nd | F | Junior |
| 2003–04 | Jai Lewis | 1st | F | Sophomore |
| Mark Davis | 2nd | F | Senior | |
| 2004–05 | Lamar Butler | 2nd | G | Junior |
| Jai Lewis | 2nd | F | Junior | |
| Tony Skinn | 3rd | G | Junior | |
| 2005–06 | Jai Lewis | 1st | F | Senior |
| Tony Skinn | 2nd | G | Senior | |
| 2006–07 | Will Thomas | 2nd | F | Junior |
| Folarin Campbell | 3rd | G | Junior | |
| 2007–08 | Will Thomas | 1st | F | Senior |
| Folarin Campbell | 2nd | G | Senior | |
| 2008–09 | Darryl Monroe | 2nd | F | Senior |
| John Vaughan | 2nd | G | Senior | |
| Cam Long | 3rd | G | Sophomore | |
| 2009–10 | Cam Long | 3rd | G | Junior |
| 2010–11 | Cam Long | 1st | G | Senior |
| Ryan Pearson | 2nd | F | Junior | |
| Luke Hancock | 3rd | F | Sophomore | |
| 2011–12 | Ryan Pearson | 1st | F | Senior |
| 2012–13 | Sherrod Wright | 2nd | G | Junior |
[[Atlantic 10 Conference]] (2014–present)
Defensive Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Jared Billups | G |
Rookie of the Year
| Year | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Tyler Kolek | G |
All-Conference
| Year | Player | Team | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Shevon Thompson | 3rd | F/C | Junior |
| 2016–17 | Marquise Moore | 2nd | G | Senior |
| 2017–18 | Otis Livingston II | 2nd | G | Junior |
| 2018–19 | Justin Kier | 2nd | G | Junior |
| 2020–21 | Jordan Miller | 3rd | G | Junior |
| 2021–22 | Josh Oduro | 1st | F | Junior |
| 2022–23 | Josh Oduro | 1st | F | Senior |
| 2023–24 | Keyshawn Hall | 2nd | F | Sophomore |
| 2024–25 | Jalen Haynes | 1st | F | Senior |
| Darius Maddox | 3rd | G | Senior |
All-time leaders
Main article: George Mason Patriots men's basketball statistical leaders
Notable players
- Bryon Allen (born 1992), basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Cameron Long (born 1988), basketball player in the Israeli Premier League
- Darryl Monroe (born 1986), professional basketball player, 2016 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
Coaches
Main article: List of George Mason Patriots men's basketball head coaches
Current coaching staff
- Tony Skinn — Head Coach
- Steve Curran — Associate Head Coach
- Louis Hinnant — Assistant Coach
- Andy Fox — Assistant Coach
- Mark Bialkoski — Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations
All-time standings
Main article: List of George Mason Patriots men's basketball seasons
Postseason results
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Patriots have appeared in the NCAA tournament six times. Their combined record is 5–6.
| 2011 | No. 8 | First Round |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | No. 9 Villanova | |
| No. 1 Ohio State | W 61–57 | |
| L 66–98 |
NIT results
The Patriots have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) five times. Their combined record is 4–5.
| 2025 | First Round |
|---|---|
| Second Round | Samford |
| Bradley | W 86–69 |
| L 67–75 |
CBI results
The Patriots have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) two times. Their combined record is 4–3.
| 2017 | First Round | Loyola (MD) | L 58–73 |
|---|
CIT results
The Patriots have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) one time. Their record is 0–1.
| 2010 | First Round | Fairfield | L 96–101 OT |
|---|
References
References
- "Atlantic 10 Conference Adds George Mason University as Full Member". Atlantic 10 Conference.
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