2019-2020 Preseason BEast Media Day/News
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Darkhorse Team to Win the Conference: Georgetown
While Seton Hall and Villanova stand out at the top, the Hoyas have a chance to break out of what will be a tightly-contested the middle of the pack in the Big East. While Georgetown has yet to break that barrier in Patrick Ewing’s tenure, it has the offensive weapons to make a statement. Georgetown finished the 2018-19 season strong, beating Villanova, Marquette and Seton Hall down the stretch, and showed promise with three Big East All-Freshmen Team players, including Freshman of the Year in James Akinjo. Looking to improve on their 19-14 record (9-9 in Big East) last season, the Hoyas have had time to grow in Ewing’s system. Along with Akinjo, Mac McClung and Josh LeBlanc anchoring the sophomore class, NC State transfer big man Omer Yurtseven will be eligible and will add his 7-foot frame to the frontcourt and to a team that has yet to show strength defensively. If Ewing’s rising stars continue their chemistry and improve on their freshman starts, and its defense starts to match the power of its offense, Georgetown can be poised to put pressure on the Big East’s best.
5. Georgetown
The mid-tier of the Big East is for the taking, and Georgetown is primed to take another step forward with its rising talent and tenacity. As the Hoyas move on without four-year starter Jessie Govan, the team will build off a 2018-19 season where Akinjo, McClung and LeBlanc put up standout freshman seasons as starters. Akinjo and McClung both averaged just over 13 points per game, helping the Hoyas lead the Big East in averaging 79.5 points per game in conference play. As the Hoyas are on the track to continue offensive success, Patrick Ewing’s squad will look for improvements defensively after allowing a league-worst 80.6 points in-conference last season. With transfer Yurtseven to help fill Govan’s void at center, Ewing will also have the challenge of incorporating six other newcomers to the team. The Hoyas will get more size with three new centers, which should help defensively, but it may take time to see the fruits of the team’s chemistry. While youth reigns large, Ewing’s third year leading Georgetown will see the Hoyas fighting to be the breakout team in a tightly contested middle of the Big East.
Darkhorse Team to Win the Conference: Georgetown
While Seton Hall and Villanova stand out at the top, the Hoyas have a chance to break out of what will be a tightly-contested the middle of the pack in the Big East. While Georgetown has yet to break that barrier in Patrick Ewing’s tenure, it has the offensive weapons to make a statement. Georgetown finished the 2018-19 season strong, beating Villanova, Marquette and Seton Hall down the stretch, and showed promise with three Big East All-Freshmen Team players, including Freshman of the Year in James Akinjo. Looking to improve on their 19-14 record (9-9 in Big East) last season, the Hoyas have had time to grow in Ewing’s system. Along with Akinjo, Mac McClung and Josh LeBlanc anchoring the sophomore class, NC State transfer big man Omer Yurtseven will be eligible and will add his 7-foot frame to the frontcourt and to a team that has yet to show strength defensively. If Ewing’s rising stars continue their chemistry and improve on their freshman starts, and its defense starts to match the power of its offense, Georgetown can be poised to put pressure on the Big East’s best.
5. Georgetown
The mid-tier of the Big East is for the taking, and Georgetown is primed to take another step forward with its rising talent and tenacity. As the Hoyas move on without four-year starter Jessie Govan, the team will build off a 2018-19 season where Akinjo, McClung and LeBlanc put up standout freshman seasons as starters. Akinjo and McClung both averaged just over 13 points per game, helping the Hoyas lead the Big East in averaging 79.5 points per game in conference play. As the Hoyas are on the track to continue offensive success, Patrick Ewing’s squad will look for improvements defensively after allowing a league-worst 80.6 points in-conference last season. With transfer Yurtseven to help fill Govan’s void at center, Ewing will also have the challenge of incorporating six other newcomers to the team. The Hoyas will get more size with three new centers, which should help defensively, but it may take time to see the fruits of the team’s chemistry. While youth reigns large, Ewing’s third year leading Georgetown will see the Hoyas fighting to be the breakout team in a tightly contested middle of the Big East.