Welcome Karmari Newman

[MasonSAE4]

Damn this one hurts, didn't really think of him as transfer material. Thought he was gonna be a lethal 6th man for us for a few years. Best of luck to him, he'll kill it elsewhere. The short shorts with the headband was a great look.

 

[GMU_DCU]

Well that sucks, felt he was one of our most potent offensive players and showed flashes of being a great lockdown defender last year. Was hoping he'd develop and take some minutes away from Kier. Oh well, best of luck Kamari.

 

[FreeGunston12]

They must've just had individual meetings about playing time and expectations for the season for both Newman and Temara to transfer this late. Which also must mean that Paulsen was already planning on filling these minutes with AJ, Mar, Calixte, and Greene.

 

[G M U]

They must've just had individual meetings about playing time and expectations for the season for both Newman and Temara to transfer this late. Which also must mean that Paulsen was already planning on filling these minutes with AJ, Mar, Calixte, and Greene.

The timing is odd, according to Snapchat these guys have been home for the past week +, wearing their Mason gear. Perhaps they knew all along, or it was some sort of hometown influence. Either way Paulsen's use of competition seems to be elevating the talent on the roster. I appreciate the fact that Temara and Newman didn't waste a year like Abram and Dixon and left when they did.

 

[gmujim92]

They must've just had individual meetings about playing time and expectations for the season for both Newman and Temara to transfer this late. Which also must mean that Paulsen was already planning on filling these minutes with AJ, Mar, Calixte, and Greene.

Would imagine it's SOP for staff to meet with players after summer workouts and let everybody know where they stand on the depth chart.

 

[psyclone]

Would imagine it's SOP for staff to meet with players after summer workouts and let everybody know where they stand on the depth chart.

Official announcement on gomason:

http://www.gomason.com/news/2017/8/...lsen-announces-roster-update-for-2017-18.aspx

 

[JR Leonard]

I liked Newman and thought he was better than Boyd last year..... all around. His shooting and speed would be a nice complement to have but I think he wants to play more and probably be closer to home.

Best of luck.... kid is going to be good wherever he goes.

I can't believe you said that. Were you watching the same games we watched. Kier nor Newman was better than Boyd. Boyd played out of position most of the year as well as playing in pain the entire season with tendinitis in both knees. We will see what Boyd can really do his Sophomore and Junior seasons. The only person that kept Boyd off the court was Paulsen it wasn't any of his team mates . . .coach Paulsen did the same thing to Jenkins his Junior year.

 

[Junkees9]

I, too, am very sorry to see Newman go. That kid can really shoot and score, especially from long range. We are going to miss him. I agree that Newman will really help some team during the next few years. Too bad it won't be at Mason.

 

[MasonFanatic]

Damn this one hurts, didn't really think of him as transfer material. Thought he was gonna be a lethal 6th man for us for a few years. Best of luck to him, he'll kill it elsewhere. The short shorts with the headband was a great look.

What he said.

 

[Mason2006Patriot]

Aint nobody wanna play at an adidas school

 

[GMUgemini]

Aint nobody wanna play at an adidas school

Ironically, Palm Beach State wears Adidas...

 

[Bricker]

Aint nobody wanna play at an adidas school

Post of the year!

 

[Mason Addict]

Wow... really thought Newman could be an ideal 6th man with instant fire power for a NCAAT Mason team.

Losing him is a setback to the progress we made IMO but I'm sure Paulsen has a plan. Classes are balancing out nicely which is important for continuity of success.

2018-2019 will be a BIG year for Mason! Just get ready.

 

[FreeGunston12]

I can't believe you said that. Were you watching the same games we watched. Kier nor Newman was better than Boyd. Boyd played out of position most of the year as well as playing in pain the entire season with tendinitis in both knees. We will see what Boyd can really do his Sophomore and Junior seasons. The only person that kept Boyd off the court was Paulsen it wasn't any of his team mates . . .coach Paulsen did the same thing to Jenkins his Junior year.

Also, Boyd clearly plays the style of basketball that Paulsen wants. He is physical on both ends of the floor, drives well, and takes care of the ball. He also mastered the backdoor cut by the end of the year. I think he may win a starting spot this year to be alongside Otis, Grayer, Kier, and whoever plays the 5.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

Also, Boyd clearly plays the style of basketball that Paulsen wants. He is physical on both ends of the floor, drives well, and takes care of the ball. He also mastered the backdoor cut by the end of the year. I think he may win a starting spot this year to be alongside Otis, Grayer, Kier, and whoever plays the 5.

5-11
6-5
6-4
6-3
??

That would possibly be the shortest starting line up Mason history.

 

[G M U]

5-11
6-5
6-4
6-3
??

That would possibly be the shortest starting line up Mason history.

I've stood next to these guys a few times, more like:

5'10
6'4
6'3
6'2
??

 

[gmujim92]

5-11
6-5
6-4
6-3
??

That would possibly be the shortest starting line up Mason history.

I'm going with 5-11, 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 and 6-7, with 6-4 as the sixth man.

Lots of possibilities with this group, though.

 

[MasonSAE4]

This makes me excited for what Paulsen is seeing out of Green and Grayer in practice if he's willing to grant a kid with Kamari's range his release. It does put a lot of the burden on them for our deep ball though. If we're going as small as we are we're gonna have to hit some three's. And I guess Mar has a deep ball too. Hopefully Grayer doesn't need OOC to get warmed up again this year.

 

[FreeGunston12]

5-11
6-5
6-4
6-3
??

That would possibly be the shortest starting line up Mason history.

Boyd is not shorter than Marquise nor would the 5 be shorter than 6-7 Jalen. So it would possibly be the shortest lineup since . . . last year. Paulsen doesn't give a sh*t about height.

 

[Cedric Dempsey]

6-7
6-7
6-11
6-5
6-2
Really worked well.