2009-2010 Georgetown Predictions
2008-09 Record: (16-15, 7-11 Big East)
Coach: John Thompson III (6th year, 116-51 at Georgetown)
Assistants: Kenya Hunter, David Cox
Ret. Starters/Lost: 3/2

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Overview: The Hoyas made the Final Four in 2007, but last season struggled to a 7-11 record in league play, and just could never get it going. They never were able to replace Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert, who were perfect fits for the Princeton offense due to their unselfish play. One player who wasn’t a perfect fit was DeJuan Summers, who left early for the NBA. The loss is big in terms of experience, but not in terms of size. Sophomore Greg Monroe (6-11, 250) could have flirted with the NBA, and is a potential top 3 pick. He averaged 12.7ppg and 6.5rpg and was named Big East Rookie of the Year. His ceiling is tremendous, but he tends to drift out of the paint, instead of thrive in it. At power forward, sophomore Henry Sims (6-10, 226) runs the floor well and can block shots, but averaged less than 10mpg last year. They’ll also be counting on freshman Hollis Thompson (6-6, 180), who enrolled early last season and practiced with the team. He can flat-out shoot and that’s something the Hoyas desperately need with the loss of Summers. At wing guard, junior Austin Freeman (6-4, 239) has the body of a tight end and a shot shooting touch. He averaged 11.4ppg and 4.2rpg but needs to improve his consistency. The point guard spot is held by junior Chris Wright (6-1, 201), an outstanding athlete, who averaged 12.5ppg and added 117 assists. The bench is led by sophomore guard Jason Clark (5.2ppg) and junior Julian Vaughn (6-9, 246), who struggled last year after transferring from Florida State.

Outlook: The Hoyas are probably the most difficult team in the league to project. They were extremely disappointing last season, but no team other than possibly UConn, possesses their size and athletic ability. If Thompson can contribute as a freshman, the Hoyas could make things interesting.

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