We told you last week that George Mason University was set to unveil its new mascot, replacing Gunston, the ambiguous green fuzzball. Well here he is, via the Mason Gazette. This green and yellow-faced patriot debuted at the Mason men's basketball home opener last night. He still doesn't have a name - a naming contest is being held online and via text message over the next month. Certainly the patriot theme fits in better......

Looks like there are some changes on the sidelines at some local schools. George Washington had the first appearance of their new Little George mascot during Saturday's exhibition basketball game, and George Mason will be getting a mascot to replace Gunston, the furry green thing, on Monday. Gunston, named for George Mason's house, rose to prominence after the Patriots' improbable Final Four run in 2006. The guy even had his own Myspace page and pretty......

Another wild week awaits area hoops fans. The madcap, non-stop college hoops action of Thursday and Friday represents the pinnacle of sports viewing for many fans. Sneaking out of work, bracket in hand, for an extra hour of lunch is an annual ritual for many a weary office drone. At this point next week, our brackets will be hopelessly crumbled, highlighted and marked with cryptic marginalia. Right now, however, hope springs eternal. Don't forget to......

By DCist contributor Hayden Alfano George Mason continued it's up-and-down season last night, blowing a 19-point second half lead and losing to Delaware, 73-68, in overtime. The loss dropped the Patriots to 10-5 overall and 2-2 in Colonial Athletic Association play. It's a familiar theme for the team, which led Georgia St. by 13 at the break last Wednesday but couldn't hang on, losing 66-64 at the buzzer. Those two troubling road losses sandwiched a......