1996–97 George Mason Patriots men's basketball team

1996–97 George Mason Patriots men's basketball
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record10–17 (4–12 CAA)
Head coach
Home arenaPatriot Center
1996–97 CAA men's basketball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Old Dominion106 .6252211  .667
UNC Wilmington106 .6251614  .533
East Carolina97 .5631710  .630
VCU97 .5631413  .519
William & Mary88 .5001216  .429
James Madison88 .5001613  .552
American79 .4381116  .407
Richmond79 .4381315  .464
George Mason412 .2501017  .370
1997 CAA tournament winner
Rankings from AP poll

The 1996–97 George Mason Patriots Men's basketball team represented George Mason University during the 1996–97 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. This was the 31st season for the program, the fourth and final under head coach Paul Westhead. The Patriots played their home games at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.

In the CAA tournament, the Patriots lost to Richmond in the first round.