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

Eastern College Athletic Conference South (1978–1985)

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

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
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

Atlantic 10 Conference (2014–present)

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

All-time leaders

Main article: George Mason Patriots men's basketball statistical leaders

Notable players

Coaches

Main article: List of George Mason Patriots men's basketball head coaches

Current coaching staff

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.

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 Eight
Final Four		 No. 6 Michigan State
No. 3 North Carolina
No. 7 Wichita State
No. 1 Connecticut
No. 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 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 58–55
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
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
2010 First Round Fairfield L 96–101 OT

References

  1. ^ "Color". George Mason University Office of Communications and Marketing. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "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.

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