TGIF Mason Nation! That buzz you’re hearing? That’s the excitement surrounding Mason men’s hoops again!

In today’s edition of the Brew, we’ll that excitement stirring even more with interviews from two critical parts of the program, as well as a check in on what they are up to this summer.

And don’t forget, there’s still time to jump in on 2023 Mason Blitz Week!

What all did we throw into today’s Brew?

🏀 Palpable Buzz About the Patriots
🌠 Calling the Blitz
⭐️ Friday Flashback
​⭐ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Hear From Henry. With a lot of new faces on the hardwood for Mason, returning faces like Malik Henry become even more critical.

Henry, a 6-8 big man who played in 32 of the 33 games last year, recently sat down for an interview to talk about the transition to Coach Skinn, the summer ahead and what he’s excited about for next season.

It’s a must watch interview with one of our all-time favs.

🔼 Back At Home. Most jobs have a 90-day check in when a new employee starts.

While it’s not quite 90 days for Coach Skinn being back at Mason, it’s close enough and he recently sat down for an interview with The Bossman Show to talk about being back at his alma mater, his excitement about the upcoming season and much, more.

🔼 No Slowing Down. Fresh off capturing the 2023 A10 Softball Championship, there was no slow down for the Patriots.

We got horseback riding, coaching at their alma mater, and much more.

These girls get stuff done!

🌠 CALLING THE BLITZ

Don’t forget Patriots, this week is the 2023 Mason Blitz Week Challenge.

As our fiscal year ends, all of Mason Nation can get in on the competition to unlock challenge dollars for their favorite Mason team. YOU CAN HELP our 22 teams FINISH STRONG.

Your support can help enhance not only team success but the overall college experience for student-athletes. No one understands the benefits more than you as an alumni-athlete. This challenge will end on June 30, 2023, so give today and support your sport!

IT'S GAME TIME! Get involved, tell your teammates, & donate today!

⭐ FRIDAY FLASHBACK

With last night being the NBA Draft, we wanted to throw it back to Ricky Wilson (on the left above) becoming the first former Patriot to appear in an NBA game.

Andre Gaddy and Ricky Wilson are the only two players in program history to be selected in the NBA draft.

On March 1, 1988, Wilson became the first Patriot to play in the NBA when he played three minutes for the New Jersey Nets in a 104-75 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Wilson went on to play in 24 NBA games (six with the Nets and 18 with the Spurs).

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

Tallying The Titles. In Wednesday’s edition of the Brew, we talked about the 57 total Division I conference championships that the Patriots have piled up over the years.

In 2013, George Mason moved to the Atlantic 10.

Since then, the Patriots have won how many conference titles?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 16!

Staring with the Men’s Soccer program in 2013 and going all the way through this year’s titles from track, baseball and softball, the Patriots have won 16 A-10 Championships.

Nine of Mason’s 22 programs have brought home the hardware since moving to the Atlantic 10.

Let’s have a great weekend!