George Mason

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George Mason guard Sherrod Wright takes the game-winning shot over Virginia Commonwealth's Rob Brandenberg as time expires in a 62-61 triumph Tuesday at the Patriot Center. "Everybody dreams of making a big-time shot to get a big win against your rivals," Wright said. "My dream came true today." (George Mason Athletics)

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George Mason freshman Erik Copes, who had a dunk against Virginia in an early December game, is averaging 3.4 points while playing time behind seniors. (Associated Press)

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George Mason senior guard Andre Cornelius was suspended 10 games for pleading guilty to misdemeanor credit card fraud in November. (Associated Press)

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Virginia guard Jontel Evans didn't alllow a bad first half to ruin his night in Tuesday's 68-48 victory over George Mason. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Paul Hewitt, George Mason basketball coach

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George Mason forward Ryan Pearson (grabbing rebound) averaged 14.2 points and 6.7 rebounds for a team coming off a 27-7 season and an appearance in the NCAA tournament. (Associated Press)

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Jim Larranaga led George Mason to a 27-7 record and into the NCAA tournament's round of 32 last season. After 14 years with the school, 273-164 record, and five NCAA tournament appearances, the 62-year-old Larranaga left to coach Miami. (Associated Press)

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New George Mason men's basketball coach Paul Hewitt is interviewed during the Colonial Athletic Association NCAA college basketball media day on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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George Mason was 24-9 under coach Paul Hewitt last season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

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** FILE ** George Mason coach Jim Larranaga, 2006 Final Four.

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Ohio State's David Lighty gestures after making a 3-point shot against George Mason in an East regional NCAA college basketball tournament third-round game Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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George Mason's Mike Morrison (left) and Isaiah Tate watch the final moments of the team's 98-66 loss to Ohio State on Sunday. Although Tate is a senior, Morrison and Ryan Pearson will return in the Patriots' frontcourt next season. (Associated Press)

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Ohio State's Jared Sullinger (0) loses the ball against George Mason's Isaiah Tate (13) and Mike Morrison in the NCAA third-round game Sunday. (Associated Press)

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George Mason's Isaiah Tate, left, answers questions at a news conference with teammate Luke Hancock for a third-round East regional NCAA college basketball tournament game Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Cleveland. George Mason plays Ohio State Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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Villanova's Antonio Pena walks off the court after a 61-57 loss to George Mason in an East regional NCAA college basketball tournament second round game Friday, March 18, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/)

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George Mason's Mike Morrison is averaging 9.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in his senior season. (AP Photo)

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George Mason's coach Jim Larranaga, center, watches along with players Ryan Pearson (24) and Cam Long (20) as time runs out in their 68-45 win over Georgia State in an NCAA college basketball game in quarterfinal round play in the Colonial Athletic Association college basketball tournament in Richmond, Va., Saturday, March 5, 2011 (AP Photo/Scott K. Brown)