George Mason Patriots men's basketball
The George Mason Patriots men's basketball team represents George Mason University.[2] The Patriots play at the EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia, on the George Mason campus. The current head coach, Dave Paulsen, was hired in March 2015.
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University | George Mason University | ||
Head coach | Dave Paulsen (5th season) | ||
Conference | Atlantic 10 | ||
Location | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
Arena | EagleBank Arena (Capacity: 10,000) | ||
Nickname | Patriots | ||
Student section | Patriot Platoon | ||
Colors | Green and Gold[1] | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA Tournament Final Four | |||
2006 | |||
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||
2006 | |||
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
2006 | |||
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
2006, 2011 | |||
NCAA Tournament Appearances | |||
1989, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2011 | |||
Conference Tournament Champions | |||
1989, 1999, 2001, 2008 | |||
Conference Regular Season Champions | |||
1999, 2000, 2006, 2011 |
Team records
- Most wins – 27 during the 2005–06 and 2010–11 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 – 339 by Kenny Sanders in 1987–88 season
- Most assists – 251 by Curtis McCants in 1994–95 season
- Most blocks – 77 by George Evans in 1998–99 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 – 211 by George Evans
- Most steals – 211 by George Evans
Player honors
Eastern College Athletic Conference South (1978–1985)
Player of the Year
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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1982–83 | Carlos Yates | G/F | Sophomore |
Rookie of the Year
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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1980–81 | Andy Bolden | G | Freshman |
1981–82 | Carlos Yates | G/F | Freshman |
All-Conference – 1st Team
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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1979–80 | Andre Gaddy | C | Sophomore |
1981–82 | Carlos Yates | G/F | Freshman |
1982–83 | Carlos Yates | G/F | Sophomore |
1983–84 | Ricky Wilson | G | Sophomore |
1983–84 | Carlos Yates | G/F | Junior |
1984–85 | Rob Rose | G | Junior |
1984–85 | Carlos Yates | G/F | Senior |
All-Conference – 2nd Team
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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1984–85 | Ricky Wilson | G | Junior |
Colonial Athletic Association (1986–2013)
Player of the Year
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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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 | Class |
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1985–86 | Kenny Sanders | F | Freshman |
1993–94 | Curtis McCants | G | Freshman |
1994–95 | Nate Langley | G | Sophomore |
1997–98 | George Evans | F | Freshman |
All-Conference – 1st Team
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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1985–86 | Rob Rose | G | Senior |
1986–87 | Kenny Sanders | F | Sophomore |
1987–88 | Kenny Sanders | F | Junior |
1988–89 | Kenny Sanders | F | Senior |
1989–90 | Robert Dykes | F/C | Junior |
1990–91 | Robert Dykes | F/C | Senior |
1995–96 | Curtis McCants | G | Junior |
1996–97 | Nate Langley | G | Senior |
1998–99 | George Evans | F | Sophomore |
1998–99 | Jason Miskiri | G | Senior |
1999–00 | George Evans | F | Junior |
2000–01 | George Evans | F | Senior |
2000–01 | Erik Herring | G | Senior |
2001–02 | Jesse Young | F | Junior |
2003–04 | Jai Lewis | F | Sophomore |
2005–06 | Jai Lewis | F | Senior |
2007–08 | Will Thomas | F | Senior |
2010–11 | Cam Long | G | Senior |
2011–12 | Ryan Pearson | F | Senior |
All-Conference – 2nd Team
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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1985–86 | Ricky Wilson | G | Senior |
1987–88 | Anthony 'Amp' Davis | G | Senior |
1989–90 | Mike Hargett | G | Junior |
1989–90 | Steve Smith | G | Senior |
1990–91 | Byron Tucker | F | Junior |
1994–95 | Nate Langley | G | Sophomore |
1997–98 | George Evans | F | Freshman |
1997–98 | Jason Miskiri | G | Junior |
1999–00 | Erik Herring | G | Junior |
2002–03 | Mark Davis | F | Junior |
2003–04 | Mark Davis | F | Senior |
2004–05 | Lamar Butler | G | Junior |
2004–05 | Jai Lewis | F | Junior |
2005–06 | Tony Skinn | G | Senior |
2006–07 | Will Thomas | F | Junior |
2007–08 | Folarin Campbell | G | Senior |
2008–09 | Darryl Monroe | F | Senior |
2008–09 | John Vaughan | G | Senior |
2010–11 | Ryan Pearson | F | Junior |
2012–13 | Sherrod Wright | G | Junior |
All-Conference – 3rd Team
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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2004–05 | Tony Skinn | G | Junior |
2006–07 | Folarin Campbell | G | Junior |
2008–09 | Cam Long | G | Sophomore |
2009–10 | Cam Long | G | Junior |
2010–11 | Luke Hancock | F | Sophomore |
Atlantic 10 Conference (2014–present)
All-Conference – 2nd Team
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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2016–17 | Marquise Moore | G | Senior |
2017–18 | Otis Livingston II | G | Junior |
2018–19 | Justin Kier | G | Junior |
All-Conference – 3rd Team
Year | Player | Position | Class |
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2014–15 | Shevon Thompson | F/C | Junior |
All-time leaders
Points
Rank | Player | Years | Games | PPG Avg. | Total Points |
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1 | Carlos Yates | 1981–1985 | 109 | 22.2 | 2420 |
2 | Kenny Sanders | 1985–1989 | 107 | 20.3 | 2177 |
3 | George Evans | 1997–2001 | 116 | 16.8 | 1953 |
4 | Otis Livingston II | 2015–2019 | 132 | 14.1 | 1865 |
5 | Robert Dykes | 1987–1991 | 122 | 13.4 | 1642 |
6 | Ryan Pearson | 2008–2012 | 129 | 12.6 | 1626 |
7 | Sherrod Wright | 2010–2014 | 132 | 12.1 | 1593 |
8 | Andre Gaddy | 1977–1982 | 98 | 16.0 | 1568 |
9 | Robert Rose | 1982–1986 | 113 | 13.8 | 1565 |
10 | Will Thomas | 2004–2008 | 131 | 11.9 | 1564 |
Rebounds
Rank | Player | Years | Games | Reb. Avg. | Total Rebounds |
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1 | Jim Nowers | 1972–1976 | 112 | 9.4 | 1048 |
2 | Kenny Sanders | 1985–1989 | 107 | 9.6 | 1026 |
3 | Will Thomas | 2004–2008 | 131 | 7.6 | 993 |
4 | George Evans | 1997–2001 | 116 | 8.2 | 953 |
5 | Robert Dykes | 1987–1991 | 122 | 7.5 | 925 |
6 | Andre Gaddy | 1977–1982 | 98 | 9.3 | 916 |
7 | Jai Lewis | 2002–2006 | 125 | 7.2 | 895 |
8 | Ryan Pearson | 2008–2012 | 129 | 6.2 | 806 |
9 | Rob Rose | 1982–1986 | 113 | 7.1 | 734 |
10 | Herb Estes | 1973–1976 | 80 | 9.2 | 734 |
Assists
Rank | Player | Years | Games | Ast. Avg. | Total Assists |
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1 | Curtis McCants | 1993–1996 | 81 | 7.3 | 598 |
2 | Otis Livingston II | 2015–2019 | 132 | 3.7 | 493 |
3 | Myron Contee | 1974–1979 | 101 | 4.0 | 411 |
4 | Ricky Wilson | 1982–1986 | 116 | 3.4 | 405 |
5 | Folarin Campbell | 2004–2008 | 130 | 3.0 | 392 |
6 | Bryon Allen | 2011–2014 | 127 | 3.0 | 380 |
7 | Marquise Moore | 2013–2017 | 116 | 3.1 | 360 |
8 | Cam Long | 2007–2011 | 132 | 2.7 | 356 |
9 | John Niehoff | 1980–1984 | 108 | 3.0 | 331 |
10 | Steve Smith | 1986–1990 | 114 | 2.8 | 329 |
Coaches
Current coaching staff
- Dave Paulsen – Head Coach
- Aaron Kelly – Assistant Coach
- Duane Simpkins – Assistant Coach
- Dane Fischer – Assistant Coach
All-time head coaches
Coach | Years | Win-Loss | Win % | Conference Titles | NCAA Tourn. Appearances | NCAA Titles |
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Arnold Siegfried | 1966–1967 | 6–12 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hap Spuhler | 1967–1970 | 11–60 | .155 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
John Linn | 1970–1980 | 130–147 | .469 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Joe Harrington | 1980–1987 | 112–85 | .569 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rick Barnes | 1987–1988 | 20–10 | .667 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ernie Nestor | 1988–1993 | 68–81 | .456 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Paul Westhead | 1993–1997 | 38–70 | .352 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jim Larrañaga | 1997–2011 | 271–162 | .626 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Paul Hewitt | 2011–2015 | 66–67 | .496 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dave Paulsen | 2015– | 65–67 | .492 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All-time standings
Postseason results
NCAA tournament results
The Patriots have appeared in the NCAA tournament six times. Their combined record is 5–6.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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1989 | No. 15 | First round | No. 2 Indiana | L 85–99 |
1999 | No. 14 | First round | No. 3 Cincinnati | L 48–72 |
2001 | No. 14 | First round | No. 3 Maryland | L 80–83 |
2006 | No. 11 | First round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four | No. 6 Michigan State #3 North Carolina #7 Wichita State #1 Connecticut #3 Florida | W 75–65 W 65–60 W 63–55 W 86–84 OT L 58–73 |
2008 | No. 12 | First round | No. 5 Notre Dame | L 50–68 |
2011 | No. 8 | Second round Third Round | No. 9 Villanova #1 Ohio State | W 61–57 L 66–98 |
NIT results
The Patriots have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) four times. Their combined record is 3–4.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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1986 | First round Second Round | Lamar Providence | W 65–63 L 71–90 |
2002 | Opening Round | Saint Joseph's | L 64–73 |
2004 | Opening Round First Round Second Round | Tennessee Austin Peay Oregon | W 58–55 W 66–60 L 54–68 |
2009 | First round | Penn State | L 73–77 OT |
CBI results
The Patriots have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) two times. Their combined record is 4–3.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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2013 | First round Quarterfinals Semi-finals Finals Game 1 Finals Game 2 Finals Game 3 | College of Charleston Houston Western Michigan Santa Clara Santa Clara Santa Clara | W 78–77 W 88–84 OT W 62–52 L 73–81 W 73–66 L 77–80 |
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.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
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2010 | First round | Fairfield | L 96–101 OT |
References
- "Color | The George Mason University Brand Profile". Retrieved June 2, 2016.
- "Atlantic 10 Conference Adds George Mason University as Full Member". Atlantic 10 Conference. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.