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Paul Hewitt backs current NCAA system for student-athletes
|Imagine receiving the brunt end of a fiery debate that rocks the foundation of American higher education to its core and you are just months removed from high school and had no prior hand in the debate.
Add in the fact that rules were implemented for your current organization by an outside organization that is preventing you from turning professional, forcing you to join said current organization, and you have thousands of men who are labeled as coddled and not deserving of fame.
OPINION: Differences between college basketball and the NBA are game changers
|A few weeks back, Richmond (13-9) beat Virginia Commonwealth (17-5). Last week, The University of Virginia (15-5) beat No. 19 NC State (16-5). Can anyone tell me what Richmond and UVA have in common? CORRECT! They were both beaten by Mason this season.
@gmuhoops said it best on Twitter: “Richmond beat VCU, UVA beat NC State. George Mason beat Richmond and UVA, oh college hoops”.
Buckeyes blow out Patriot hopes
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Mike Morrison was just not enough to stop Jared Sullinger's work under the basket. Sullinger totalled 18 points in the matchup (John Powell)
Mason goes for the upset
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Coach Jim Larranaga speaks at a press conference (John Powell)
At 5:00 p.m., the No. 8 George Mason Patriots (27-6) will attempt to defeat the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (33-2), for the second upset in the East Region.
Patriots advance on large backs of big men
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Luke Hancock watches the game from the bench (John Powell)
Sophomore guard Luke Hancock’s 18-point performance led the No. 8 George Mason Patriots (27-6) to a second-round victory over the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats, 57-61, on a battle of the boards.
Patriots advance on large backs of big men
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Luke Hancock watches the game from the bench (John Powell)
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