2026-27 Outlook
LangIndex projects George Mason at #86 nationally for the 2026-27 college basketball season with a projected efficiency margin of +3.9 points per 100 possessions. The model sees improvement from last season's #98 finish. The projection makes this team a factor in its conference race.
Only 5% of last season's minutes return, so this roster will look very different. Expect some early-season volatility while new pieces settle in. The incoming class is headlined by 4-star Shane Pendergrass, part of a 2-commit group.
Last Season (2025-26)
George Mason finished 2025-26 at 22-9, ranked #98 in the final LangIndex ratings with adjusted offense of 112.7 and adjusted defense of 103.4 points per 100 possessions.
How LangIndex Rates George Mason
George Mason's power rating of +3.9 is an adjusted efficiency margin: the points per 100 possessions the model expects them to outscore an average Division I team by, once you strip out schedule strength. It combines adjusted offensive efficiency, adjusted defensive efficiency, and pace into one number, so a rating of +3.9 means George Mason projects to beat a neutral-court average team by about 3 points on a typical night. The full live version updates every morning during the season.
George Mason Rating History
Season-by-season LangIndex power rating and national rank. George Mason has trended upward over the last few seasons. Their best finish in this window was #39 in 2024-25.
| Season | Power Rating | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | +4.1 | #91 |
| 2024-25 | +11.8 | #39 |
| 2023-24 | +6.9 | #76 |
| 2022-23 | +3.4 | #126 |
| 2021-22 | +3.3 | #127 |
| 2020-21 | +2.1 | #128 |