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)
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 2025–26 Riley Allenspach 2nd F Junior Kory Mincy 2nd G Junior
All-time 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
Current coaching staff Tony Skinn — Head Coach Steve Curran — Associate Head Coach Louis Hinnant — Associate Head Coach Andy Fox — Associate Head Coach Jesse Pruitt — Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations
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.
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 RoundRound of 32Sweet SixteenElite EightFinal Four No. 6 Michigan StateNo. 3 North CarolinaNo. 7 Wichita StateNo. 1 ConnecticutNo. 3 Florida W 75–65W 65–60W 63–55W 86–84 OTL 58–73 2008 No. 12 First Round No. 5 Notre Dame L 50–68 2011 No. 8 First Round Round of 32 No. 9 VillanovaNo. 1 Ohio State W 61–57L 66–98
NIT results The Patriots have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) six times. Their combined record is 4–6.
1986 First RoundSecond Round LamarProvidence W 65–63L 71–90 2002 Opening Round Saint Joseph's L 64–73 2004 Opening RoundFirst RoundSecond Round TennesseeAustin PeayOregon W 58–55W 66–60L 54–68 2009 First Round Penn State L 73–77 OT 2025 First RoundSecond Round Samford Bradley W 86–69 L 67–75 2026 First Round Liberty L 71–77
CBI results The Patriots have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) two times. Their combined record is 4–3.
2013 First RoundQuarterfinalsSemi-finalsFinals Game 1Finals Game 2Finals Game 3 College of CharlestonHoustonWestern MichiganSanta ClaraSanta ClaraSanta Clara W 78–77W 88–84 OTW 62–52L 73–81W 73–66L 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.
2010 First Round Fairfield L 96–101 OT
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