History of George Mason basketball
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| University | George Mason University | ||
| Head coach | Dave Paulsen (2nd season) | ||
| Conference | Atlantic 10 | ||
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
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EagleBank Arena (Capacity: 10,000) |
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| Nickname | Patriots | ||
| Student section | Patriot Platoon | ||
| Colors | Green and Gold |
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| NCAA Tournament Final Four | |||
| 2006 | |||
| NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||
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| 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 | |||
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| University | George Mason University | ||
| Head coach | Nyla Milleson (4th season) | ||
| Conference | Atlantic 10 | ||
| Location | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Arena |
EagleBank Arena (Capacity: 10,000) |
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| Nickname | Patriots | ||
| Student section | Patriot Platoon | ||
| Colors | Green and Gold |
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George Mason Patriots men's basketball program dates to 1966. Basketball and athletics as a whole have contributed significantly to George Mason's popularity and success. The Patriots are the mascot and logo of George Mason University. The Patriots home court for both the men and women is at the EagleBank Arena, which is in Fairfax Virginia. The Patriots compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Until 2012–13, they competed in the Colonial Athletic Association, better known as the CAA. Both conferences are part of NCAA Division I sports. The men's team is coached by Dave Paulsen. The women's team is coached by Nyla Milleson.
The Patriots made a transition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA to the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Division II, and subsequently into the NCAA Division I rank in the 1978–79 season. According to the history of George Mason basketball, both the men's and women's basketball program have been fixtures of campus life, and have all been enjoyed by students, parents, faculty, staff, other alumni. Although many of the school's athletic programs are enjoyed by George Mason Patriots and have had many of their own memorable moments, the men's basketball program remains the key sport at the University. The men's basketball team has played at the Patriot Center since 1985, and in prior years played at the PE Building on the west side of the Fairfax Campus. George Mason has sent 3 players to the NBA since 1979. Those being Rob Rose, Ricky Wilson, and Jason Miskiri. George Mason has had numerous basketball players pursue post-college basketball careers overseas over the years, with many George Mason basketball alums still currently continuing their basketball careers overseas.
Men's
The Patriots have advanced to the NCAA tournament six times (1989, 1999, 2001, 2006,2008, and 2011) and the NIT tournament (National Invitation tournament) three times (1986, 2002 and 2004). The basketball team is best known for its 2006 NCAA Final Four appearance where Mason beat North Carolina, Connecticut, Michigan State, and Wichita State. The Patriots lost to eventual champion Florida in the Final Four. After the Patriots run in the 2005–2006 season, and their successful finish in the 2007–2008 season, George Mason Head Coach Jim Larranaga was offered to leave Mason for a 5-year, $4.25 million offer from Providence College. Coach Larranaga announced his decision in April 2008 by declining the offer from Providence, and extending his current contract with Mason to 2015.
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