Dave Paulsen

Paulsen named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fordham

After serving as a special assistant coach for the Fordham men’s basketball program in 2021-2022, Dave Paulsen has been named an assistant coach for the Rams it was announced by head coach Keith Urgo. Paulsen arrived at Fordham after serving as the head coach at George Mason University from 2015-2021, leading the Patriots to a top-5 Atlantic 10

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OFFICIAL: Paulsen out at George Mason

Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced today that George Mason has parted ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Paulsen. In six seasons with the Patriots, Paulsen had an overall record of 95-91 (.510) and 47-57 (.452) in the Atlantic 10 Conference. “After an extensive review and evaluation of our men’s basketball program, I have

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George Mason Men’s Basketball Staff Update

George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen has announced a trio of coaching staff updates for the 2020-21 season. Duane Simpkins, who has served as an assistant on Paulsen’s staff since 2015-16, has been promoted to associate head coach. Bryson Johnson, who has worked as a graduate manager and interim assistant coach under Paulsen, has

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George Mason’s Paulsen Records 400th Career Win

Behind three Patriots in double-figures, George Mason men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen recorded his 400th career victory with a 63-44 rout over Penn Saturday night at EagleBank Arena. Paulsen is in his first season at George Mason, prior to that, he spent seven seasons at Bucknell. During his tenure there, the Bison became the first

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Daily Dirt – 4/24/15

Finally back from vacation – a bunch of things to catch-up on… It sounds like new George Mason head coach Dave Paulsen will add Duane Simpkins and Dane Fischer to his staff.  Simpkins, who played at Maryland, was at UNCG for the past three seasons.  Fischer had been with Paulsen at both Bucknell and Williams.

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Daily Dirt – 4/3/15

I hope everyone is enjoying Indy…one of my favorite Final Four cities! Here are a few things that I’ve heard so far today… • I have heard from great source that former NBA player Darrell Walker interviewed at Arkansas-Little Rock yesterday. Walker, who played at Arkansas, was the 12th pick in the 1983 draft. He

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BREAKING: George Mason hires Paulsen

George Mason University announced today that three-time Patriot League Coach of the Year Dave Paulsen has been hired as the 10th head men’s basketball coach in program history. In Paulsen’s seven-year tenure at Bucknell, the Bison became the first team in Patriot League history to record three straight regular season titles, having amassed four outright

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