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Think you know a lot about George Mason University? Let’s find out if we can stump you with this Patriot Pop Quiz.
Question:
Who was the first George Mason men’s basketball player to participate in the Olympics?
Answer: Tony Skinn, BA Communication '06, head coach for George Mason men’s basketball.
In 2012, Skinn was a member of the Nigerian national team that qualified for the Olympics in London. At the games, Skinn and Nigeria won their first Olympic preliminary round game, defeating Tunisia, 60–56, before finishing 10th in the tournament. Read a Q&A with Skinn leading up to his time at the Olympics.
At George Mason, Skinn was a starter on the 2006 George Mason Final Four team and one of the best all-around guards in program history. He returned to his alma mater as head coach in 2023.
