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Preseason Preview 2019
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Thompson’s Towel’s presents our Preseason Preview for the 2019-2020 Georgetown Hoyas basketball season.
It’s an exciting time to be a Georgetown Hoyas fan. With legend Patrick Ewing back at the helm for his third season as the head coach and with the most talented and deepest roster he’s had yet, the expectation of many fans is a return to the NCAA tournament following a four year absence. Marked by the return of Mac McClung, James Akinjo, and Josh LeBlanc, and by the arrival of newcomers like Omer Yurtseven, this Hoyas squad has lots of potential.
Read on to learn more about this season’s team and what they’ll be going up against.
PRESEASON PREVIEW: With Eight Newcomers, Hoyas in a Strong Position
Georgetown has a whopping eight new players on its roster eligible to play this season. We break down all eight of these new faces and what role they will play for the Hoyas this season.
Preseason Mailbag: Buckle Up, It’s That Time of Year Again
Welcome back to the weekly Thompson’s Towel Mailbag! In this week’s edition, Will and Jacob discuss the wealth of new players, little-talked about off-season storylines, and expectations for the season.
PRESEASON PREVIEW: Ewing and Players Reflect on Expectations and Improvements at Preseason Media Day
Coach Patrick Ewing and a number of players met with the media Sunday morning, discussing their expectations for the upcoming year, and improvements the Hoyas had made to their game in the offseason.
PRESEASON PREVIEW: Taking Stock of the Beast that is the Big East
The Big East is back. Was it ever really gone? We look at the state of the conference and project the conference rankings.
PRESEASON PREVIEW: Sizing Up the Hoyas’ Non-Conference Schedule
So, what exactly does Georgetown have to do to put themselves in the conversation for a bid to the 2020 NCAA Tournament? Read on for a detailed look at Georgetown’s non-conference schedule and how the selection committee will view it.