George Mason Patriots News

James Nnaji - Transfers to George Mason Nnaji will transfer to George Mason, Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com reports.

Impact Nnaji spent his freshman season at Baylor, joining the program midseason following a stint overseas. The 7-foot center appeared in 18 games for the Bears, averaging 1.4 points and 2.1 rebounds across 8.2 minutes per game. He will look to have a larger role in George Mason's frontcourt and has three years of eligibility remaining.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Marcus Jr. - Commits to George Mason Marcus committed to George Mason on Wednesday.

Impact Marcus had a career-best season with App State in 2025-26, starting in 25 of his 32 appearances while averaging 7.8 points per game and shooting 33 percent from deep. Marcus should add depth in the frontcourt for George Mason due to his ability to stretch the floor.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Jones - Transfers to George Mason Jones will transfer to George Mason, per GMU Giant Killer.

Impact Jones is coming off a breakthrough year at UTEP. He averaged 13.1 points and 5.4 rebounds as a junior, also shooting 39 percent from deep on 4.1 attempts per game. Now, the 6-foot-8 forward will take his talents to the Patriots for his final season of eligibility.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Makhai Valentine - Picks George Mason Valentine will transfer to George Mason, per his personal X account.

Impact Valentine broke out in 2025-26 with NIU, averaging 13.3 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 36 percent from deep on 6.7 attempts per game. The 6-foot-3 guard will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Baraka Okojie - Returns to George Mason Okojie will transfer to George Mason, per Palmer Johnson of GMU Giant Killer.

Impact Okojie is coming off a career year at Mercer in which he averaged 19.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.4 steals. The 6-foot-3 guard, who also spent time at Memphis as a sophomore, will return to the program he committed to out of high school in George Mason. In 2023-24 with the Patriots, he averaged 8.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lilian Marville - Commits to George Mason Marville (transfer portal) has committed to joining George Mason for the 2026-27 campaign, The Fields of 68 reports.

Impact Marville comes in after one year wit UNC Greensboro and will get a fresh start. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 9.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 26.2 minutes across 31 appearances.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor - Commits to George Mason Oliogu-Elabor has committed to George Mason, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Even though Oliogu-Elabor logged a streak of consecutive conference starts for Butler to end his 2025-26 season, it is worth noting that the Bulldogs dealing with multiple injuries got him a prime opportunity. As part of George Mason, he improves his chances of getting more consistent chances anyways, as the team has room to improve on the perimeter. In 25 games (10 starts) last season, Oliogu-Elabor averaged 5.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Adair - Lands at George Mason Adair will transfer to George Mason, per The Field of 68.

Impact Adair averaged 14.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists as a freshman at Loyola-Maryland. The 6-foot-9 forward will now take his talents to George Mason, where he should immediately earn a starting role in the Patriots' frontcourt.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Marcus Jr. - Commits to George Mason Marcus has committed to George Mason, according to PortalUpdates.

Impact Currently part of Appalachian State, Marcus will transfer colleges. During his 2025-26 season for the Sun Belt team, he averaged 7.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 32 games (25 starts).

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's 23 lead Liberty over George Mason in NIT 77-71

Led by Josh Smith's 23 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the George Mason Patriots 77-71 on Tuesday in the NIT

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

George Mason plays Liberty in NIT

The George Mason Patriots and Liberty Flames play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

George Mason, Liberty square off in NIT

The George Mason Patriots and Liberty Flames play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Bowen has 20, St. Bonaventure defeats George Mason 63-57 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament

Led by Dasonte Bowen's 20 points, the St. Bonaventure Bonnies defeated the George Mason Patriots 63-57 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament on Thursday

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

George Mason Patriots take on the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies in A-10 Tournament

The George Mason Patriots play the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies in the A-10 Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Fatt Hill - Out again Hill (ankle) won't play Thursday against St. Bonaventure.

Impact Hill will now miss his third straight game with an undisclosed ailment. Should George Mason manage to best the Bonnies, he'll have a shot to return Friday as the A10 Tournament rolls on.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Basketball Odds: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s Conference Tourney Best Bets

Here's where Chris "The Bear" Fallica is putting his money for the men's college basketball conference tournaments.

MARCH 9 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Basketball Odds: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s Conference Tourney Best Bets

Jahari Long scores 21 points as George Mason pounds No. 25 Saint Louis, 86-57

Jahari Long had 21 points and nine assists, and George Mason routed No. 25 Saint Louis 86-57 in the regular-season finale for both teams

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Fatt Hill - Inactive Saturday Hill (ankle) will not appear in Saturday's game against Saint Louis.

Impact Hill will remain sidelined as the Patriots close out the regular season against the Billikens. The 6-foot-5 senior's status for the A-10 Conference Tournament remains unclear at this time.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

George Mason and No. 25 Saint Louis meet in conference showdown

The George Mason Patriots will host conference foe No. 25 Saint Louis

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

George Mason plays No. 25 Saint Louis in conference showdown

George Mason plays No. 25 Saint Louis in a matchup of A-10 teams

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Hill scores 16 as VCU defeats George Mason 70-65

Terrence Hill Jr. scored 16 points off of the bench to help lead the VCU Rams past the George Mason Patriots 70-65 on Tuesday

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Fatt Hill - Out at VCU Hill (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game at VCU.

Impact Hill sprained his ankle in this past Saturday's win over St. Bonaventure, so it's not much of a surprise that he'll be sidelined just three days later. The 6-foot-5 senior will now look to make a return for this upcoming Saturday's regular-season finale versus Saint Louis. He's averaged 10.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game across 23 outings this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

VCU hosts Troutman and George Mason

George Mason takes on the VCU Rams after Masai Troutman scored 21 points in the Patriots' 71-58 win against the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Fatt Hill - Suffers ankle sprain Hill (ankle) exited Saturday's 71-58 victory over St. Bonaventure's due to a suspected ankle sprain, per Ryan McCafferty of A10Talk.com.

Impact Hill went down in the first half and was unable to return against the Bonnies. The 6-foot-5 senior has averaged 10.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game across 23 contests this season. His timeline is currently unknown but he can certainly be looked at as questionable at best for Tuesday's matchup against VCU.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Troutman scores 21, George Mason knocks off Saint Bonaventure 71-58

Led by Masai Troutman's 21 points, the George Mason Patriots defeated the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies 71-58 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

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