George Mason junior center Riley Allenspach shoots a jump hook over VCU's Lazar Djokovic in the midst of an ultra efficient night, finishing 7-8 from the field. George Mason continued its surge among the Atlantic 10’s elite with an 86–80 win over rival VCU in a hard-fought battle between conference contenders. The Patriots leaned on their veteran backcourt in crunch time, as Fatt Hill (16 points, 9-for-9 FT), Kory Mincy (15 points, 5-for-9 FG), and Jahari Long (14 points, 5 a
25-26 NBA MVP Ladder: As the calendar flips to January 6th, 2026, the 25–26 Finest Magazine NBA MVP Ladder is beginning to take real shape, with a compelling mix of familiar dominance and rising superstardom defining the race. Nikola Jokić remains the league’s ultimate constant, continuing to bend games to his will with unmatched efficiency and feel, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s steady brilliance has Oklahoma City firmly in the contender conversation. Jaylen Brown’s two-w
George Washington center Rafael Castro dunks home two of his game high 26 points in a win for the Revolutionaries. George Washington men’s basketball took care of business at home against La Salle, pulling away late for a conference win that pushed the Revolutionaries to 2–0 in the Atlantic 10 for the first time since the 2014–15 season. The game was tight well into the second half, with La Salle holding a 46–45 lead midway through the period, but GW’s depth, defense, and a d