NCAA Division I program
George Mason Patriots men's basketball University George Mason University Head coach Tony Skinn (2nd season)Conference Atlantic 10 Location Fairfax, Virginia Arena EagleBank Arena (capacity: 10,000)Nickname Patriots Student section Patriot Platoon Colors Green and gold[ 1]
2006 2006 2006 2006, 2011 1989, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2008, 2011 1989, 1999, 2001, 2008 1999, 2000, 2006, 2011
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.
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 – 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
George Mason at Duke, 1981
Erik Copes (#4 in white) of the George Mason Patriots shoots a layup against the Old Dominion Monarchs. Also depicted are Ryan Pearson (#24 in white), Nick Wright (#1 in blue), and Chris Cooper (#20 in blue)
Ronald Polite dribbles the ball from George Mason vs. Fordham at Eagle Bank Arena, 2021
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
1983–84
Ricky Wilson
1st
G
Sophomore
1983–84
Carlos Yates
1st
G/F
Junior
1984–85
Rob Rose
1st
G
Junior
1984–85
Carlos Yates
1st
G/F
Senior
1984–85
Ricky Wilson
2nd
G
Junior
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
1985–86
Ricky Wilson
2nd
G
Senior
1986–87
Kenny Sanders
1st
F
Sophomore
1987–88
Kenny Sanders
1st
F
Junior
1987–88
Anthony 'Amp' Davis
2nd
G
Senior
1988–89
Kenny Sanders
1st
F
Senior
1989–90
Robert Dykes
1st
F/C
Junior
1989–90
Mike Hargett
2nd
G
Junior
1989–90
Steve Smith
2nd
G
Senior
1990–91
Robert Dykes
1st
F/C
Senior
1990–91
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
1997–98
Jason Miskiri
2nd
G
Junior
1998–99
George Evans
1st
F
Sophomore
1998–99
Jason Miskiri
1st
G
Senior
1999–00
George Evans
1st
F
Junior
1999–00
Erik Herring
2nd
G
Junior
2000–01
George Evans
1st
F
Senior
2000–01
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
2003–04
Mark Davis
2nd
F
Senior
2004–05
Lamar Butler
2nd
G
Junior
2004–05
Jai Lewis
2nd
F
Junior
2004–05
Tony Skinn
3rd
G
Junior
2005–06
Jai Lewis
1st
F
Senior
2005–06
Tony Skinn
2nd
G
Senior
2006–07
Will Thomas
2nd
F
Junior
2006–07
Folarin Campbell
3rd
G
Junior
2007–08
Will Thomas
1st
F
Senior
2007–08
Folarin Campbell
2nd
G
Senior
2008–09
Darryl Monroe
2nd
F
Senior
2008–09
John Vaughan
2nd
G
Senior
2008–09
Cam Long
3rd
G
Sophomore
2009–10
Cam Long
3rd
G
Junior
2010–11
Cam Long
1st
G
Senior
2010–11
Ryan Pearson
2nd
F
Junior
2010–11
Luke Hancock
3rd
F
Sophomore
2011–12
Ryan Pearson
1st
F
Senior
2012–13
Sherrod Wright
2nd
G
Junior
Rookie of the Year
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
All-time leaders
Notable players
Coaches
Current coaching staff
All-time standings
Postseason results
NCAA Division I Tournament results
The Patriots have appeared in the NCAA tournament six times. Their combined record is 5–6.
Year
Seed
Round
Opponent
Result
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 Round of 32 Sweet Sixteen Elite EightFinal Four
No. 6 Michigan State No. 3 North Carolina No. 7 Wichita State No. 1 Connecticut No. 3 Florida
W 75–65W 65–60W 63–55W 86–84 OT L 58–73
2008
No. 12
First Round
No. 5 Notre Dame
L 50–68
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) four times. Their combined record is 3–4.
Year
Round
Opponent
Result
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 58–55W 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
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 78–77W 88–84 OT W 62–52 L 73–81W 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
2010
First Round
Fairfield
L 96–101 OT
References
External links
Venues Rivalries Culture & lore People Seasons NCAA Final Four appearance in italics