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George Mason Patriots
2020-21 Season:
Record: 13-9 (8-6)
Points per game: 71.3
Rebounds per game: 37.9
Assists per game: 13.0
Points allowed: 69/9
Top Performers 2020-21:
Points per game: Jordan Miller (15.8
Assists per game: Tyler Kolek (2.3)
Field goal percentage: Josh Oduro (50.8)
Coach English looking to make a splash
George Mason was one of several programs that brought in a new head coach this past offseason, as Director of Athletics named Kim English as the 11th head coach in the history of the program. English was the assistant coach at Tennessee under Rick Barnes and will now have a chance to kick off his career as a head coach at George Mason. Coach English has the pedigree of developing young prospects and also helped Tennessee be one of the better defensive teams in the country. What changes will he be looking to make with this program' That will be the question everyone will be looking to answer, as Coach English has a terrific resume with him.
Who steps up next'/ Key transfers coming in to help
Jordan Miller, who led the team in scoring last year, transferred to Miami. A-10 Rookie of the Year Tyler Kolek transferred to Marquette. And Javon Greene, the second-leading scorer, is also now gone, as George Mason will have to replace their three top scorers along with a few others. The Patriots do return Josh Oduro who was a productive forward, averaging 23 minutes, 10 points, and six rebounds per game. Guards Jamal Hartwell II could help replace after seeing a dip in his numbers last year from his previous season (averaged 5.4 points compared to 9.6 in 19-20). Now, Coach English was able to secure some talent with a few transfers, that he hopes can step up and be an immediate impact. Guard D