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FAIRFAX, Va. - George Mason University men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn ('06) is the featured guest on September's Fairfax County "Connect with County Leaders" podcast.

Hosted by Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill, the podcast is a monthly opportunity to meet and connect with Fairfax County leaders, to learn about the latest county news and information, and hear more on specific programs and services in Fairfax County.

Skinn is entering his first season as the head coach of his alma mater after a decorated assistant coaching career in which he helped guide three different programs to the NCAA Tournament, was a part of six 20+ win campaigns and established himself as a stout recruiter both within the talent-rich DMV and across the country. His coaching stops included the University of Maryland, The Ohio State University, Seton Hall University and Louisiana Tech University.

A two-time all-conference selection with the Patriots from 2003-06, Skinn scored 1,079 career points while starting 68 games in his George Mason career. During the 2006 NCAA Tournament, he averaged 11.3 points and shot 35 percent from 3pt range while leading the Patriots to the Final Four.

After making history with the Patriots, Skinn went on to play professionally in Europe for many years, including three in France. In 2012, he was a member of the Nigerian national team that qualified for the Olympics in London by finishing third at the FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Caracas, Venezuela. He averaged 10 points a game during the tournament as Nigeria upset Greece in the quarterfinals, lost to Russia in the semifinals but then topped the Dominican Republic to earn the final Olympic qualifying berth.