George Washington University

Two years ago, placing cardboard cutouts of cheering fans along the Smith Center stands served as one of the few methods of engagement during basketball games on campus. But as basketball season revs up, the athletics department and George’s Army – the official student section of GW Athletics – are stimulating fan engagement in the student section with a marketing strategy that … [Read more...] about GW Athletics, George's Army rallying fans with new traditions

With a disappointing season now in hindsight, women’s basketball Head Coach Caroline McCombs is ready to start over with a roster of fresh talent and a special focus on 3-point shooting entering the regular season. McCombs added six players to the team during the offseason, targeting players with proven range to strengthen GW’s shooting in an effort to close the gap with … [Read more...] about McCombs takes advantage of the offseason to bolster team chemistry

Over the course of the past two months, players on the women’s basketball team have shot more than 250 3-point at every practice as part of what the team calls the “Curry Club” – a 3-point shooting program the coaching staff developed around a model of NBA star Stephen Curry’s daily practice routine. The Colonials struggled with 3-point shooting last season – hitting at a … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball working to refurbish 3-point shooting

Nearly two years ago, women’s basketball was thrown into a state of flux by the abrupt firing of then-Head Coach Jennifer Rizzotti. Now, this year’s seniors, the last players with ties to the Rizzotti era, are looking to cement their legacy as pillars of stability amid one of the most tumultuous periods in program history.  For redshirt senior forward Mayowa Taiwo, senior … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball's seniors look to cement legacy

Seven months into his tenure after his predecessor was fired and two star players transferred, men’s basketball Head Coach Chris Caputo looks to build the program from top to bottom with a particular focus on player development, recruiting and fundraising. Caputo came to GW after spending 10 seasons as an associate head coach at Miami following the firing of former Head Coach … [Read more...] about Caputo brings tested NCAA men's basketball leadership to GW