Welcome to Mason: Dane Fischer. Given that he's no longer listed on Bucknell's website, I'm assuming that he's now our men's basketball associate head coach - see http://www.bucknellbison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=32100&SPID=137628&SPSID=810387.
How about Tony Skinn for the third assistant or Director of Basketball Operations? TonySkinn @CoachTonySkinn FOLLOWING162 FOLLOWERS184 FAVORITES13 Follow TonySkinn @CoachTonySkinn Graduate and Former Basketball Player at George Mason University.Athletic Director at Paul Public Charter School. Asst Coach with Team Takeover 16's#ballislife
He spoke with Paulsen at some point. With Fischer coming, it certainly is a possibility. I don't think he'd take the DoBo job...he'd be better off continuing to coach with Team Takeover. No coaching with the DoBo job.
Only ties are as an assistant with Team Takeover. Not saying Tony wouldn't do a good job though. Wonder if the Mason gig would pay more than High Point. Maybe he should talk to Ahmad.
That's not a bad team to have ties with, that's for sure (current roster includes players from Gonzaga, DeMatha, Montrose Christian and Paul VI). But keep in mind, Tony grew up in the area (Tacoma Park), played at Hagerstown J.C. and GMU. He's player coached in the Kenner Summer League. I'm sure his ties run much deeper than you are suggesting. Is he ready? I'm not sure. But if we are looking for local recruiting ties, we could probably do worse than someone with ties to our Final Four team and who was an Olympic athlete. Just show this video clip to recruits over and over again: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px0FiP6VBl0
THis deserves more love than just hitting the Like button. TwoFootTackle, you are a 7 foot hero in my book. Well done.
Skeeter's name now off of the roster. Announcement soon on the new coaching staff? http://www.gomason.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25200&SPID=80389&SPSID=606518&DB_OEM_ID=25200
Also saw this on twitter Don Markus @sportsprof56 Former Maryland point guard Duane Simpkins has left UNC-Greensboro to become an assistant at George Mason. #backinthedmv
Simpkins bio from UNCG website: http://www.uncgspartans.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32200&ATCLID=209255464 Looks like a great addition for recruiting the DMV!
I like this if true. Simpkins was an all-heart player with good ties to the area. He was featured today in an article about resuming the Georgetown-Maryland rivalry. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...rps/bal-sp-terps-simpkins-20150422-story.html