George Mason Patriots men's basketball

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George Mason Patriots
George Mason Patriots athletic logo
University George Mason University
Conference CAA
Location Fairfax, Virginia
Head Coach Jim Larranaga (10th year)
Arena Patriot Center
(Capacity: 10,000)
Nickname Patriots
Student Section Patriot Platoon
Colors Green and Gold

             
Uniforms
 
Home jersey
Home jersey
  
Home shorts
Home
 
Away jersey
Away jersey
  
Away shorts
Away
NCAA Tournament Final Four
2006
Conference Tournament Champions
1989, 1999, 2001, 2008
Conference Regular Season Champions
1999, 2000, 2006

The George Mason Patriots men's basketball team represents George Mason University (Mason) and competes in the Colonial Athletic Association of NCAA Division I. The Patriots play at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia, on the George Mason campus. The team is currently coached by Jim Larranaga.

Contents

[edit] Coaches

[edit] Current Coaching Staff

[edit] All-Time Head Coaches

Coach Years Win-Loss Win % Conference
Titles		 NCAA Tourn.
Appearances		 NCAA Titles
Arnold Siegfried 1966-1967 6-12 .333 0 - -
Raymond Spuhler 1967-1970 11-60 .155 0 - -
John Linn 1970-1980 130-147 .469 0 - -
Joe Harrington 1980-1987 112-85 .569 0 - -
Rick Barnes 1987-1988 20-10 .667 0 - -
Ernie Nestor 1988-1993 68-81 .456 1 1 -
Paul Westhead 1993-1997 38-70 .352 0 - -
Jim Larranaga 1997-Present 207-130 .613 3 4 -

[edit] Players

[edit] George Mason Men's Basketball Current Roster

GMU Men's Basketball
Current Roster
Head Coach: Jim Larranaga
F 33 Louis Birdsong Junior 6'6", 235 lb (Baltimore, MD)
G -- Andre Cornelius Freshman 5'10", 170 lb (Charlotte, NC)
F 40 Chris Fleming Senior 6'7", 240 lb (Manassas, VA)
F -- Kevin Foster Freshman 6'7", 205 lb (Lakeland, FL)
G 20 Cameron Long Sophmore 6'4", 177 lb (Woodbridge, VA)
F 41 Vlad Moldoveanu Sophmore 6'10", 206 lb (Capital Heights, MD)
F 32 Darryl Monroe Senior 6'7", 235 lb (Virginia Beach, VA)
F -- Michael Morrison Freshman 6'8", 200 lb (St. Peterburg, FL)
F -- Ryan Pearson Freshman 6'6", 200 lb (Queens, NY)
G 1 Dre Smith Senior 6'0", 185 lb (Houston, TX)
G 25 Isaiah Tate Sophmore 6'3", 200 lb (Upper Marlboro, MD)
G 23 John Vaughan Senior (RS) 6'3", 185 lb (Laurel, MD)

[edit] Notable Player Accomplishments

CAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR

  • 1983 - Carlos Yates (Co-Player)
  • 1988 - Kenny Sanders
  • 1999 - George Evans
  • 2000 - George Evans
  • 2001 - George Evans

CAA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

  • 1980 - Andy Bolden
  • 1982 - Carlos Yates
  • 1986 - Kenny Sanders
  • 1994 - Curtis McCants
  • 1995 - Nate Langley
  • 1998 - George Evans

ALL-CAA (ECAC South Conf., 1980-85)

  • 1980 - Andre Gaddy
  • 1982 - Carlos Yates
  • 1983 - Carlos Yates
  • 1984 - Carlos Yates, Ricky Wilson
  • 1985 - Carlos Yates, Rob Rose (2nd), Ricky Wilson (2nd)
  • 1986 - Rob Rose, Ricky Wilson (2nd)
  • 1987 - Kenny Sanders
  • 1988 - Kenny Sanders, Amp Davos (2nd)
  • 1989 - Kenny Sanders
  • 1990 - Robert Dykes, Mike Hargett (2nd), Steve Smith (2nd)
  • 1991 - Robert Dykes, Byron Tucker (2nd)
  • 1995 - Nate Langley (2nd)
  • 1996 - Curtis McCants
  • 1997 - Nate Langley
  • 1998 - George Evans (2nd), Jason Miskiri (2nd)
  • 1999 - George Evans, Jason Miskiri
  • 2000 - George Evans, Erik Herring (2nd)
  • 2001 - George Evans, Erik Herring
  • 2002 - Jesse Young
  • 2003 - Mark Davis (2nd)
  • 2004 - Jai Lewis, Mark Davis (2nd)
  • 2005 - Jai Lewis (2nd), Lamar Butler (2nd), Tony Skinn (3rd)
  • 2006 - Jai Lewis, Tony Skinn (2nd)
  • 2007 - Will Thomas (2nd), Folarin Campbell (3rd)
  • 2008 - Will Thomas, Folarin Campbell (2nd)

[edit] Statistics

[edit] All-Time Leaders

[edit] Points

Rank Player Years Games PPG Avg. Total Points
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 Robert Dykes 1987-1991 122 13.4 1642
5 Andre Gaddy 1977-1982 98 16.0 1568
6 Rob Rose 1982-1986 113 13.8 1565
7 Will Thomas 2004-2008 131 11.9 1564
8 Folarin Campbell 2004-2008 130 11.9 1545
9 Rudolph Jones 1971-1973 59 25.8 1525
10 Jai Lewis 2002-2006 125 12.2 1519

[edit] Rebounds

Rank Player Years Games Reb. Avg. Total Rebounds
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 Rob Rose 1982-1986 113 7.1 805
9 Herb Estes 1973-1976 80 9.2 734
10 Jesse Young 1999-2003 115 6.2 708

[edit] Assists

Rank Player Years Games Ast. Avg. Total Assists
1 Curtis McCants 1993-1996 81 7.3 598
2 Myron Contee 1974-1979 101 4.0 411
3 Ricky Wilson 1982-1986 116 3.4 405
4 Folarin Campbell 2004-2008 130 3.0 392
5 John Niehoff 1980-1984 108 3.0 331
6 Steve Smith 1986-1990 114 2.8 329
7 Mike Hargett 1988-1991 93 3.3 312
8 Tremaine Price 1997-2001 110 2.8 308
9 Raoul Heinen 2000-2004 109 2.7 290
10 Jamel Perkins 1989-1993 97 2.9 283

[edit] All-Time Standings

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
George Mason (1966 — 1982)
1966–1967 George Mason 6-12
1967–1968 George Mason 5-17
1968–1969 George Mason 2-20
1969–1970 George Mason 4-23
1970–1971 George Mason 9-17
1971–1972 George Mason 12-18
1972–1973 George Mason 15-16
1973–1974 George Mason 19-10
1974–1975 George Mason 19-8
1975–1976 George Mason 16-13
1976–1977 George Mason 9-18
1977–1978 George Mason 5-21
1978–1979 George Mason 17-8
1979–1980 George Mason 5-21
1980–1981 George Mason 10-16
1981–1982 George Mason 13-14
George Mason (Eastern College Athletic Conference) (1982 — 1985)
1982–1983 George Mason 15-12 3-6 4th
1983–1984 George Mason 21-7 5-5 T-4th
1984–1985 George Mason 18-11 10-4 3rd
George Mason (Colonial Athletic Association) (1985 — Present)
1985–1986 George Mason 20-12 10-4 3rd NIT 2nd Round
1986–1987 George Mason 15-13 7-7 5th
1987–1988 George Mason 20-10 10-5 2nd
1988–1989 George Mason 20-11 11-4 2nd NCAA 1st Round
1989–1990 George Mason 20-12 11-5 4th
1990–1991 George Mason 14-16 10-7 4th
1991–1992 George Mason 7-21 3-11 8th
1992–1993 George Mason 7-21 2-11 8th
1993–1994 George Mason 10-17 5-9 6th
1994–1995 George Mason 7-20 2-12 8th
1995–1996 George Mason 11-16 6-10 T-6th
1996–1997 George Mason 10-17 4-12 9th
1997–1998 George Mason 9-18 6-10 T-5th
1998–1999 George Mason 19-11 13-3 1st NCAA 1st Round
1999–2000 George Mason 19-11 12-4 T-1st
2000–2001 George Mason 18-12 11-5 T-2nd NCAA 1st Round
2001–2002 George Mason 19-10 13-5 2nd NIT Opening Round
2002–2003 George Mason 16-12 11-7 4th
2003–2004 George Mason 23-10 12-6 3rd NIT 2nd Round
2004–2005 George Mason 16-13 10-8 6th
2005–2006 George Mason 27-8 15-3 T-1st NCAA Final Four
2006–2007 George Mason 18-15 9-9 T-5th
2007–2008 George Mason 23-11 12-6 3rd NCAA 1st Round
Total: 592-596

      National Champion         Conference Champion         Conference Tournament Champion


[edit] External links

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