Paul Hewitt

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.

No sophomore slump for Mason's Hewitt in second year as men's basketball coach

When Paul Hewitt signed on as the men’s basketball head coach at George Mason University in May 2011, he didn’t know what to expect.  

[VIDEO] Mason Madness opens the college basketball season in style

The start of a new season welcomes in the hope and anticipation of success. On Friday night the entire college basketball world opened the door to the 2012-2013 season around the country. At the Patriot Center at George Mason University, the men's and women's basketball teams ushered in the next chapter of the Mason basketball story at the annual Mason Madness event.  

Mason falls to Florida International in OT

George Mason's men's basketball team (1-1) took a 76-79 loss in an overtime thriller to Florida International (1-0). The loss came in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off in Blacksburg, Va.

WGMU's The Morning Breakdown talks with Coach Hewitt

WGMU's The Morning Breakdown had George Mason men's head basketball coach Paul Hewitt on the air Wednesday morning to talk about the team's recent exhibition victory and the upcoming season.

C2M to host massive puzzle game 'adventure' during Welcome Week


Screenshot of The Hunt's website, which launched Tuesday. The Welcome Week competition is set for Saturday, Sept. 3. 

Hewitt hires world-class coaching staff


During his press conference on May 2, head coach Paul Hewitt stressed the importance of hiring a talented and experienced coaching staff. Since then, he has acquired a strong trio of coaches. (John Powell).

Paul Hewitt talks future of Mason Basketball


Head coach Paul Hewitt held a meet and greet with members of Mason's Patriot Platoon Tuesday evening to discuss men's basketball news and the future of the program. (Jake McLernon).

Hewitt pinpoints Merten as top reason for joining Patriots


Former Georgia Tech basketball coach Paul Hewitt, now Larranaga's replacement at George Mason, addressed the media Monday afternoon at the Mason Inn. (Jake McLernon)

Paul Hewitt slated to be new coach for men's basketball

Paul Hewitt

Former Georgia Tech men's basketball coach Paul Hewitt will be the new head coach of the George Mason University men's basketball team, according to Mason Athletics.