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George Mason extends coach Paulsen’s contract through 2021

George Mason Richmond Basketball

George Mason’s head coach Dave Paulsen talks with Otis Livingston (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 in Richmond, Va. (Mark Gormus/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) George Mason has extended coach Dave Paulsen’s contract for another year through the 2020-21 season.

Athletic director Brad Edwards announced the extension Wednesday. Edwards said it a way to recognize Paulsen’s work of getting the men’s basketball program “back on firm footing” in his first season as the Patriots’ coach.

George Mason went 11-21 but had an Atlantic 10 all-rookie team pick in guard Otis Livingston II, who started all 32 games and averaged 11.9 points.

Before taking over at George Mason, Paulsen won four regular-season Patriot League titles as the coach at Bucknell.