FAIRFAX, Va.—George Mason men's basketball head coach Dave Paulsen has announced a roster update for the 2017-18 season.

Sophomores Karmari Newman and Troy Temara have asked for and been granted their release, and are eligible to transfer to another program.  

"We support Troy and Karmari's decision to find other schools to continue their academic and athletic careers," said Paulsen. "We wish them the best of luck and thank them for their contributions to our program."

Newman played in 31 games as a freshman and averaged 4.7 points and shot 33 percent from beyond the arc. Temara averaged 1.6 points and 1.2 rebounds while playing 8.3 minutes a game.

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George Mason put together a turnaround campaign in 2016-17 while registering the 13th 20-win season in school history. In head coach Dave Paulsen's second season leading the program, Mason set a new program record for Atlantic 10 victories (9) and its 20 overall wins were the most by the program since 2012-13. After winning 11 games total and five A-10 contests in 2015-16, Mason ranked as of the nation's 20 most improved teams this past season. The Patriots return three starters and eight letter winners overall heading into the 2017-18 campaign.