George Mason's Kory Mincy Earns Second A-10 Player of the Week Honor

Junior guard sets school record with 48 consecutive made free throws

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:53am

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Kory Mincy, a junior on the George Mason University men's basketball team, has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season. Mincy had a standout performance in the team's recent victory over Loyola (Md.), scoring a game-high 26 points while also contributing 4 assists and 2 steals. He currently leads the A-10 in scoring and minutes played, and ranks highly in several other statistical categories both in the conference and nationally.

Why it matters

Mincy's impressive start to the season has helped propel the George Mason Patriots, and his individual accolades showcase the team's potential as they look to make a deep run in the A-10 and potentially the NCAA tournament.

The details

In the win over Loyola (Md.), Mincy shot 10-for-11 from the free throw line and 2-for-4 from three-point range. He currently leads the A-10 in scoring (18.1 ppg) and minutes played (35:08 per game), and ranks third in the conference in three-pointers made per game (2.67) and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.24). Nationally, Mincy is third in the country in free throw percentage (.962) and 18th in three-point shooting percentage (.485). Earlier this season, he set a new school record by making 48 consecutive free throws.

  • Mincy received his second A-10 Player of the Week honor on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • George Mason's next game is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, 2026 against Penn.

The players

Kory Mincy

A junior guard on the George Mason University men's basketball team who has emerged as one of the top players in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

George Mason University

A public research university located in Fairfax, Virginia that competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference for men's basketball.

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What’s next

George Mason will conclude its non-conference schedule on Sunday, December 28, 2026 with a home game against Penn.

The takeaway

Kory Mincy's dominant performances and individual accolades have helped establish George Mason as a contender in the Atlantic 10 Conference, and the team will look to build on his success as they prepare for conference play and a potential postseason run.