George Washington University

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

When men’s basketball Head Coach Chris Caputo blows the whistle at the end of practice, the team jogs into a huddle at the Smith Center’s half-court logo, where nodding heads and heaving chests signal the end of a productive workout. But standing out from the bunch, one player, standing at 6’8″ inches with No. 4 printed on the back of his practice jersey, hunches over the group … [Read more...] about Lindo Jr. rises to leadership role in final basketball season

Three new additions are joining the ranks of men’s basketball and trying to filling the shoes of former star guards Joe Bamisile and Brayon Freeman as the team rebuilds its backcourt. Redshirt freshman guard Maximus Edwards, graduate student guard EJ Clark and junior forward Keegan Harvey will look to lock down access to the paint against high-scoring teams and force turnovers. … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball welcomes three transfers to revive program

Women’s basketball kicks off its new season Monday, entering a 13-game stretch of nonconference games before turning to two months’ worth of play against their Atlantic 10 competition, where they look to take on powerhouses like Massachusetts and Dayton. The Colonials will play a total of 16 conference games that will decide the team’s seeding for the A-10 tournament, and the … [Read more...] about Look out for these women's basketball games this season

Men’s basketball defeated Western Connecticut State 78–61 in its first exhibition game of the season Sunday after forcing turnovers and maintaining a patient offense to build a big lead early. In their first matchup on the season, the Colonials scored quick fast break points off 13 turnovers by the Wolves, which accounted for 22 points for the GW team. The Colonials showcased … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball wins preseason matchup against DIII team