History of Tony Skinn in Timeline
Tony Skinn is a Nigerian-American basketball coach and former player. He played guard at George Mason University from 2003 to 2006, followed by a six-year professional playing career. Currently, he serves as the head men's basketball coach at George Mason University, his alma mater. Skinn was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and moved to the United States with his family at the age of two.
February 8, 1983: Tony Skinn Born
On February 8, 1983, Tony Oludewa Jeffrey Skinn was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
February 18, 2006: Game-Winning Shot Against Wichita State
On February 18, 2006, Tony Skinn scored a season-high 23 points and hit the game-winning three-point shot with 10.8 seconds left against Wichita State, which led to GMU being ranked in the USA Today/ESPN Top 25 for the first time.
August 5, 2009: Signed with Pistoia Basket
On August 5, 2009, Tony Skinn signed with Pistoia Basket of the Italian Second Division.
October 1, 2010: Signed with New Yorker Phantoms
On October 1, 2010, Tony Skinn signed with the New Yorker Phantoms of the German League.
July 8, 2012: Nigerian National Team Earns Spot in 2012 Summer Olympics
On July 8, 2012, the Nigerian national basketball team, with Tony Skinn as the starting point guard, defeated the Dominican Republic to earn a spot in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
May 20, 2021: Hired as Assistant Coach at Ohio State
On May 20, 2021, Tony Skinn was hired as an assistant coach at Ohio State after spending three seasons at Seton Hall.
March 23, 2022: Hired as Assistant Coach at University of Maryland
On March 23, 2022, Tony Skinn was hired as an assistant coach at the University of Maryland, reuniting with Kevin Willard.
March 30, 2023: Named Head Coach at George Mason University
On March 30, 2023, Tony Skinn was announced as the new head coach at his alma mater, George Mason University.
February 11, 2025: George Mason's Best Conference Start
On February 11, 2025, Tony Skinn led the Patriots to a 76–74 overtime win vs. the St. Louis Billikens, making George Mason 11–1 in conference play, the best conference start in the program's 59–year history.
