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Hancock to transfer to Louisville


Junior-to-be Luke Hancock sits watching his teammates during their game against Villanova at this year's NCAA tournament. Hancock scored the game-winning shot. (John Powell)

Men's basketball key player Luke Hancock says he intends to transfer to Louisville, according to a representative from Mason Athletics.

Paul Hewitt talks future of Mason Basketball


Head coach Paul Hewitt held a meet and greet with members of Mason's Patriot Platoon Tuesday evening to discuss men's basketball news and the future of the program. (Jake McLernon).

ESPN's Adam Schefter talks NFL with 'Sportsbreak'


ESPN's Adam Schefter smiles for the cameras as he works on the floor at the 2011 NFL Draft. He made a guest appearance on WGMU's "Sportsbreak" Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons, user ryan lejbak).

Hancock given permission to contact other schools, remains undecided

Thursday morning, rumors emerged via Twitter that junior forward Luke Hancock was "expected to transfer."

Hours later, it became clear that the rumor was not entirely accurate.

The rumor began after Brian Mull, a beat writer for UNCW who also covers CAA basketball, Tweeted, “George Mason guard Luke Hancock is expected to transfer. #caahoops.”

Hancock responded with a Tweet of his own yesterday around 2 p.m., saying "Who is brian mull anyways??"

Rumors of Luke Hancock transferring surface

Brian Mull, a beat writer for UNCW who also covers CAA basketball, Tweeted earlier today that “George Mason guard Luke Hancock is expected to transfer. #caahoops.”

As of 11 a.m., Mull has not revealed his sources and it remains speculation.

Maureen Nasser, Associate Athletic Director for George Mason University, said she has no knowledge of Hancock planning to transfer.

Baseball’s Tison owns longest hitting streak in Patriots history


Junior third baseman Brig Tison singled in his final at-bat Sunday against Towson to extend his hitting streak to 26 games, the longest streak in Mason history and the second-longest active streak in the NCAA. (Photo courtesy George Mason Baseball)

Brig Tison is pretty good with a baseball bat in his hands.

Hewitt pinpoints Merten as top reason for joining Patriots


Former Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt, now Larranaga's replacement at George Mason, addressed the media Monday afternoon at the Mason Inn. (Jake McLernon)

Paul Hewitt slated to be new coach for men's basketball

Paul Hewitt

Former Georgia Tech men's basketball coach Paul Hewitt will be the new head coach of the George Mason University men's basketball team, according to Mason Athletics.

Larranaga discusses relationship with Merten, direction of university


Former men's basketball coach Jim Larranaga speaks to his support team during the NCAA tournament game against Villanova. (John Powell)

Tom O'Connor discusses search for Larranaga's replacement


Athletic director Tom O'Connor addressed the media in a press conference last Friday following Larranaga's departure (pictured above). One week later, he held an open forum with members of the Patriot Platoon to discuss the search for a new coach. (John Powell)