All, I lost my oldest brother Kevin Earl Boone suddenly in November 2019. He was an educator for the Baltimore City School system for 40 years, He taught science at Eastern and at Southern High School now known as Digital Harbor High School he also taught science and robotics where he was called “The Renaissance Man” and “Father of Robotics.” One of his dear friends and administrator at the school Tamierate Aklog is the organizer and creator of my brother’s Kevin E. Boone Memorial Scholarship Fund for the students at Digital Harbor High School. I thought this was a great idea to have a scholarship memorial fund for my big brother. If you could donate any amount this would be greatly appreciated on behalf of the school, students and family of Kevin. Here’s is the link where you can donate any amount you’d like. Again, this is greatly appreciate from all of us. Also, please enjoy the video the was created for Kevin it’s amazing. Of course with Kevin being my older brother, I couldn’t even hold back my tears when I watched the video. Much love and respect!
It’s been two season’s since JT3 has been fired and I’m still devastated, but I have moved on. Two season’s since Tremont Waters decommitted from Georgetown.
Although I thought the Hoyas had some recently rough seasons under JT3, he had FINALLY figured out what he needed. A floor leader. A bonafide true point guard. But, by then it was almost too late.
Tremont Waters was that guy to help turn this program around because as we can see for LSU how he makes his teammates better and how he can literally take a game over.
Tremont is truly a coach on the court. He gets it! I honestly think JT3 should still be here on the Hilltop, and I think the basketball program made a huge mistake in firing him. One of the biggest mistakes in the history of Georgetown basketball.
I thought they should’ve given him at least one more season with the great floor leader, Tremont Waters to see how effective a true point guard can be to his team. I thought the fan base/alumni were impatient. This is my opinion and I will always stick to it and not just because I consider JT3 a friend. He’s a great human husband and father to his children.
There were lots of fan’s blaming JT3’s Georgetown offense. I always thought this wasn’t the case because most good teams run some kind of offense, and on many occasions the Gtown offense had worked.
JT3 had a winning record. Fans were saying to me, “that’s not all of what we need (point guard) and that’s not the only problem.” This wasn’t the only problem, but it was the BIGGEST problem the Hoyas had.
In my opinion no matter what offense you run, the structure and discipline of running it builds confidence which leads to success. I hope Patrick Ewing can right this ship which has sunken to lower depth’s. So far the last two seasons have been inconsistent.
This is something I had to get off of my chest. I feel better now. I know some won’t agree and some will, but everyone has their opinions, and I will always respect this.
As a huge fan of the Hoyas, I’m hoping we will have better days ahead of us.
I keep wondering what will the Hoyas’ mindset will be like this season with the legendary Coach Patrick Ewing at the helm. I’m thinking rebounding and defense will definitely be a huge key. The offense should be better than the two previous years because I think there will be better player and ball movement. Players still must stay aggressive at all times.
The questions I ask myself are; How will the chemistry be? Will players “consistently” take charges? Dive for loose basketballs? When it’s crunch time, who will find a way to get a basket to get to the free throw line? Who will be the Hoyas biggest communicators? Point communication is key as well. Who will our LEADER/s be?
I think for Coach Ewing coming back to the Hilltop, as a head coach there’s a sense of “mystique.” On and off the court, I think he and his coaching staff will get the most out of these young men. I’m hoping the tradition of developing these young men lives on. I know it will. I think we’re all anxious to see all the pieces come together as a unit in a reasonable amount of time. It’s all about sharing and moving well with and without the ball. Making quick & extra passes.
Guards attacking the basket in transition. Although it will take a team effort, guard play (decision making) will always be major factor. I think this team has everything it needs from a physical and mental perspective, but again, “chemistry” will be the determining factor in winning.
I was looking at old video’s of the the Hoyas on Youtube, and I was very interested how the Hoyas always kept their hands up on defense (takes up space, makes team look bigger), and boxed out on both ends of court. Reading old articles of the past and knowing how aggressive this team could be under the new reigns of Coach Ewing and company is something Hoyanation are anxious to see if the Hoyas can one day again be “in a class of their own.”
After a rough week the Hoyas showed what they were made of in Hawaii against the Oregon Ducks. With the fan base wanting the ouster of their faithful, hardworking, caring coach they saw “Faith develop through adversity” tonight. Faith prevailed. The Hoyas sense of urgency and determination to get off to a fast start paid off in the first.
The Hoyas came out soaring in the first half of the Maui Invitational. Everything seem to be clicking. Junior guards, L. J. Peak and fifth year senior Rodney combined for 29 of the 38 Hoyas points in the first half. Great to see Pryor and Peak get off to a fast start. The Hoyas need this from him on a consistent basis and also as a team.
Peakshow’s defensive rebounding and getting early steals, taking the ball from coast to coast making plays really wanted this game. He lets his game speak for itself. His one on one dramatic jump shots soaring and swishing through nets in Maui.
The unselfishness and teamwork were unreal during the first half. With Rodney Pryor running all the way to the other end of he court he makes a long distance three pointer to end the half.
The second half? What happened? The Ducks were quacking, and the The Hoyas were slacking. They came out flat. The Ducks were putting up numbers while the Hoyas kept shooting and missing jump shots. It was the Ducks who would be soaring. After Pryor’s huge long distance three pointer to end the half, Bill Walton mentioned, the Hoyas ,may have thought the game was over when they went into the locker room at the half.
Thanks to the hard working L. J. Peak in assisting a layup to Akou Agau to end Georgetown’s the Hoyas scoring drought at the 15:21 mark of the second half. Oh, what a relief. The Hoyas were still up 40-30.Thanks L. J.! Although it was tough under the basket for Agau he scored four key points baskets tonight. He just kept fighting under there.
The Hoyas wouldn’t score another basket until 10:26. The Ducks were creeping. It was Peak that would come through with one of his patented slow motion ball spin jump shot. The Hoyas only remained up by six 42-36.
With 8:58 to go in the game Oregon’s Dillion Brooks gets a rebound and scores taking the lead 43-42. After a huge steal by junior Tre Campbell with 7:14 to go in the game the Hoyas never looked back. Agau had a nice block at 4:14. Good defense! Gtown timeout. Up 50-45. Under 3:52 it’s all about decision making. It was a race to the finish line. Whew. Those Ducks would not go away, but the Hoyas held on for the big win against #13 Oregon in the Maui Invitational! The game ended with Peak making on the free throw line making two free throws putting the game safely out of reach.
The legendary Bill Walton, college basketball analyst mentioned how great Oregon was and hardly anything about Georgetown before the game started, but midway through the first half he was amazed at how well the Hoyas were playing tonight.
The Hoyas only shot 34% 21-61, 28.6% 6-21 3 pts., 77.3% 17-22 fts. Oregon out rebounded the Hoyas 46-40. Assists, Hoyas 10, Ducks 11. Steals, Hoyas 8, Ducks 7. Turnovers, Hoyas 15, ducks 17.
Move of the night: Rodney Pryor’s killer crossover, victim, a duck.
Decision making and clock management. Hoyanation, I’m trying to fathom what happened last night. I’m going to have to make this blog short and truthful. Okay, the fact of the matter is last season was a disappointment. With a huge sense of urgency we figured out what we needed and got it. A true point guard. John Mulmore. I guess what I’m trying to say is the Hoyas need steadiness and consistency at the point guard position. I mean it’s not like the Hoyas got blown out or anything like that. In fact it the game was a “thriller”, but clock management, court awareness and decision making during crucial situations once again, continue to haunt the Hoyas. Along with this the Hoyas had too many turnovers (15) during “crucial situations.” (14) turnovers for Maryland.
But still, we’re NOT in panic mode, but we need to figure this thing out.
Nine turnovers from our guards is not a good look at all! Rodney Pryor, with five of those turnovers. Jagan Mosely,the freshman did not turn the ball over, but I’d still slide him over to the two on a regular basis and may be have him from time to time relieve Mulmore, Tre Campbell can relieve as well. The Hoyas can get more out of him at this position. Mosely is tough. He does not shy away from the competition.
Was it a bad decision for him to go to the basket in the dwindling moments of a huge game. No, but he should’ve either kicked the ball back out or shot a floater. This did not happen. True point guards do this, they think this way. Point guards know when to come and get the ball. Sometimes they must “demand” the ball from their teammates because he/she knows what best. They are the coaches on the court. Great communicators.
By the way Campbell in 21 minutes only had 4 points, 1 reb. and no assists? This is unsat. Tre should be attacking at will as most point guards do or suppose to do. The Hoyas as a team only had 7 assists. Not a good look at all. Terps bench outplayed the Hoyas 31-12, but the Hoyas bench made of their ten free throws if this sounds promising.
Tre as a point guard, should know not to dribble the ball to the sides of the court where teams are taught to trap. No disrespect, but we need Mulmore at the point guard position full time for consistency, better decision making and clock management.
I’ve noticed he has these skills. These skills are some of what’s been lacking for the Hoyas as of recent memory. You can play he and Tre together, but slide Tre over. Kaleb Johnson only played 3 minutes, one rebound. He’s very disruptive on defense. He needs more pt.
Guards have to know how many time outs they have. The Hoyas had one time out left when the game was over. Marcus Derrickson only played 10 minutes and had no rebounds, four points? What happened?
Maryland guards Trimble and Cowan combined, scored a total of 33 points, 6 assists, and four steals. Hoyas went 37-42, 88% from the free throw line to the Terps 17-22, 77%. Rebounding, Gtown edging the Terps 35-34. Field goals Hoyas 32/%, Terps 48%. 3 pointers, Hoyas 40%, Terps 25%.
It was the season opener and Hoyas looked very impressive. As a matter of fact the score was 105-60. They caught Upstate off guard right away with the Hoya press. Hoya sensation Rodney Pryor(26 pts. 6-7 3’s) dropped by the phone booth today to let the world know who he is and what he can do. He was sensational. His career high, 35 points came at Robert Morris. That lob pass from John Mulmore was SICK!!! POW! Look out college basketball. Hoyas got something to prove.
Okay, okay. I hear you. Upstate South Carolina was a “cupcake team.” Well, one thing I learned in Hoyaland never underestimate any team especially from the Atlantic Sun Conference, not to mention FGCU. Oops, my bad. Don’t worry I still have a bitter taste in my mouth about that loss as well.
In the beginning the “Hoya Press” it was. I LOVED IT, AND I KNOW YOU DID AS WELL! Did you see the guard play? Immediately from the start of the game the “Hoya Press” created havoc on UpState. I’ve had many disagreements about the “Georgetown Offense” with some of our fans. Many said to scratch the offense, we need a change, it’s outdated, it slows our players down, it hurts the Hoyas recruiting, blah blah blah, but I always knew the issue wasn’t the Hoyas offense it was more like the player who’s suppose to be running the offense. The point guard. He/she is an extension of the coach on the court. True points know the game. They are unselfish and suppose to make their teammates better. This didn’t happen last season. Now, can I get some apologies. I know it’s early in the season, but I’m just saying.
Bad clock management and decision making were the killers on offense. Lack of attacking the basket caused turnovers. Ill advised shots caused easy baskets for our opponents. Not being able to throw a simple lob and bounce pass into the interior caused turnovers. Not being the first one back on defense caused easy baskets for opponents.
Not being the big communicator on both ends of the court. If your point guard play breaks down everything else can break down as well, and yes, including your defense. he/she is your team leader. From watching our players from the summer until now especially our guards, I am very happy to tell you they have very high basketball iq’s and are very unselfish. Haha. Today’s game I saw this. I saw good clock management, decision making, and guards aggressively attacking the basket. Guards were able to make the lob and bounce pass. Was I ever so happy. What a relief to have a revamped back court with not only players, but new guard coaches as well.
The Hoyas, as a team had 22 assists. This was awesome. Freshman Jagan Mosely, smoothly ran the offense at the start of the game. He lead all guards with 6 assists. This team is “unselfish.” Hoya guard’s combined for 15 of the 22 assists. Only 5 turnovers for the guard Peak 4, Pryor 1. 15 team turnovers today for the Hoyas. Upstate had 26 to’s.
In the first half the Hoyas shot 77.4% 24-31.3-pt. 69.2% 9-13. FT 68.8% 11-16. This was good guard play as well.
In the second half there seem to lull in the game but the Hoyas eventually picked up steam the rest of the way. Hoyas shot 52% 12-23. 3- pt. 0% 0-4. (Smart Hoyas didn’t shoot too many ill advised 3’s decided to get to the free throw line by attacking the basket)! FT 81.3% 13-16. Smart, tough and aggressive play today for the old blue and gray today, so with no delay let’s beat those Maryland Terrapins on Tuesday night, ohhhh it will be a delight just hold tight!
All I can say Hoyanation is “It’s Time!”
Thanks to Georgetown I got my Hall Of Fame Allen Iverson bobble head and team poster/schedule!
After a disappointing season, the Hoyas, with a sense of urgency, made all the right moves revamping the back court. With six guards on the current roster, and a great hire for the Hoya guards snatching well seasoned assistant guard coach Anthony Solomon from former Big East foe Notre Dame.
In the back court junior point guard Tre Campbell and outstanding junior college transfer (Allegheny) point guard John Mulmore will be wrecking havoc. Tre is a veteran now. He knows he has something to prove. His floater has improved. He’s attacking more. His development will be proven without a doubt on a consistent basis. I can imagine he and Mulmore practicing against one another. I’ve noticed when I’ve had two of my best players playing against each other in practice they click well together like magic and wreck havoc on the defensive end because of their quickness.
I had the opportunity to see Mulmore play in the Kenner League along with other Hoya fans. What I saw was his quickness, toughness (ability to get to the rim and finish at will), good decision making on a consistent basis, unselfishness and a good communicator. His defense was on point as well.
Also, Mulmore has the ability to bring his team back from large deficits by attacking the basket which stops the clock during crucial moments of a game. He keeps his big’s in the game, and I really like seeing this. Last season decision making and clock management were inconsistent. Inability to make simple passes into your post players on a consistent basis. For instance the lob pass, bounce pass. Throw the ball to the basket and let your big go and get it. Yell out to them “go to work.” Remember, one of the duties of a a point guards is to make his teammates better. Know where your teammates like to receive the ball.
Video’s (courtesy NPC) below showing John Mulmore’s ability to be patient, distribute the rock, and throw the lob pass.
While watching freshman Jagan Mosely this summer I was really impressed at how aggressive, smart and strong he was. His ability to break down his defenders and attack the basket at will. He’s also a good decision maker. His team defense and communication is notable as well. I said to myself, “this kid is a man and he’s relentless. Jagan is going to be a star. Playing for the legendary high school coach Bobby Hurley and highly respected and ranked St. Anthony’s, I think we all knew what the Hoyas were getting in Jagan Mosely. A gem. Here’s a photo courtesy of Nike Pro City (Kenner League) and a video of Jagan in rare form in Kenner League action.
Robert Morris transfer Rodney Pryor is a very special player. His energy level cannot be matched. This young man just keeps coming at you, and after a missed shot will hustle down on the defensive end to defend or perhaps block a shot. Rodney averaged over 30 points a game in summer league. He was unstoppable knocking down three pointers, attacking the paint and making smart passes. I think Pryor has the opportunity to be all Big East first team. He has range and can shoot the ball with lots of confidence anywhere on the court. Rodney Pryor looked like a man possessed and a man among boys. Rodney will definitely be a crowd pleaser and the reason why because he knows he’s that guy. Check him out on the video below.
The point guard/area was an area that needed to add depth into the back court.Players that were smart, and tough that could lead a team to it’s destiny. The old blue and gray needed guards that can make good decisions on a consistent basis. Last season, when the Hoyas guard play went bad, so did everything else. Defense included. Why? Because this is where the game of basketball begins and ends with good to great guard play. When you have a coach on the court it makes the game a lot easier because he/she knows just about everything there is to know about the game of basketball and are great leaders. I’m hoping for the Hoyas guards to make good decisions, stay tough and have good clock management skills. This team is still very talented and highly skilled with Paul White transferring to Oregon. White will be missed. He was a very smart and highly skilled basketball player.
I hope Hoyanation is ready for an exciting come back season. I can’t wait! HOYA SAXA!
I’ve been observing the Hoyas’ point guard play making for a few years and the inconsistencies at the point guard position. This is causing inconsistent play. I’ve been wondering why they should’ve won games they’ve lost. It’s almost as if they beat themselves in some cases. When you play inside outside, versus outside, inside you’re more successful in playing the game of basketball the way it’s suppose to be played. It takes a team effort to win.
When you know how the point guard position is suppose to played, I think you have a better understanding of the game of basketball because this is where the game starts and ends. As a coach, I knew the importance of teaching my son point guard/guard play. First and foremost, I always taught my son to be unselfish and to be giving. I know as rule in basketball, the more you give the ball up, the more you’ll get it back. A point guard is like the head of a snake opponent’s coaches want to chop off. Coaches know if they can knock your point guard out of a game it’s easier to win because you have no control over the tempo of a game.
The Hoyas are truly missing one of their most versatile players this season due to hip problem. His name is Paul White. Why? Because his basketball IQ is off the charts. I think a lot of people sleep on Paul because he’s such a smooth player, but don’t be fooled he can play multiple positions and is a major threat on defense. Have you ever seen him guard opponent’s point guards? He makes them change directions, so they’re not able to get into the paint.
White alters ad block shots at the rim. He’s a major communicator/point communicator. He does this constantly when he’s playing. Paul’s IQ is so high he’s able to play the point guard position from time to time. I always call him a “point forward.” The Hoyas have other players with high iq’s, but I think White’s is the highest out of all his teammates. Trust me, if White wasn’t hurt, the Hoyas wouldn’t be losing a lot of these games. If you ask me he’s a young man with a huge upside. Remember, he played against Jamil Okafor everyday in practice for four years. White brings so much to this team one can only imagine.
A true point guard that knows all of his responsibilities especially during critical situations on a “consistent” basis. If a point guard goes south your team will go south. Your team’s “inconsistencies” will add up into losses. If your point guard leads with his heart, smarts and unselfishness your team will come out successful most of the times with talented players.
Point guards are like coaches on the basketball court. Point guards have to make split decisions on a dime. Point guards are ALWAYS in attack mode. Point guards are always saying themselves, “I’m going to find a way to make a play, no matter the odds.” Point guards are “naturally” unselfish. Point guards know when and how to throw lob (to the basket) and bounce passes into their post players. Point guards limit their turnovers.
Point guards are suppose to make their teammates better. Point guards see the whole floor. Point guards are very fundamental. Point guards control the tempo of a game. Point guards are ALWAYS suppose to be aware of both the regular and shot clock. Point guards are required to make good decisions especially in critical situations. Point guards know are suppose to know what their opponents foul situation is, and to quickly plan accordingly. Point guards are just naturally tough players and leaders. Point guards are huge communicators. Show me a great point guard and I’ll show you a great communicator. Point guards are fearless. Point guards must be able to handle presses.
Point guards are “contagious,” their great play and leadership rubs off on his/her teammates offensively and defensively. Your point guard is your first line of defense. Point guards lead their team on defense, they show they want it more, this, again rubs off on teammates. He/she is out on the perimeter hawking their opponents on defense with teammates behind. The point guard’s “intensity” is at a high level. Your teammates see this intensity, and it becomes “contagious.” Point guards take charges, it’s a game changer!
So, whose your starters from here on out? My starters are Peak, DSR, Copeland, Govan, Mourning. Whose my starting point guard? L. J. “Peakshow” Peak. Why? Because he moves the ball and gets it where it’s suppose to be. He also makes good decisions on the ball, and attacks the basket with reckless abandon.
Well, Hoyanation, there you have it. My take on point on point guard play and how critical this position is the key to winning games on a consistent basis. I love my Hoyas and want them to do well, but I know what my team needs for them to look and be better.
Yes, the Georgetown Offense works! I’ve heard it all lately. The Princeton offense needs to go and so does our coach blah blah blah. I never agreed on this one for the the simple fact of knowing the Hoyas offense is called the Georgetown offense and our guard play has been very “inconsistent.” I’ve stuck to my guns about this, and it’s made me look like a genius. I never thought it was about the type of offense the Hoyas ran but how the guards were’nt running it on “consistent” basis. It’s been about which way the Hoyas wanted to go with this. Play with a sense of urgency through “adversity,” and let’s see what happens.
Do the Hoyas want to put a more reliable point guard on the ball who makes better decisions “consistently” or do you want play “inconsistent” basketball with indecisive point guard play. I think tonight the Hoyas made the decision to play, smart, and tough basketball. The ball and player movement were in motion. The precision at times was amazing. The Hoyas played unselfish basketball (17) assists. What a way to get back on track tonight. I know people are saying, “hey it’s only St. John’s,” but it’s not about them it’s about the Hoyas, and they way they need to be playing right now.
I got this “retweet and “like” on Twitter from Coach Steven Lavin:
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I had been focusing on the Hoyas guard’s decision making. It wasn’t “consistent” guard play at tall. It was frustrating to the big men because they weren’t getting the touches when and where they wanted the ball, but tonight was a different story. You had someone on the ball, first, looking into the post. A guard’s first look should always be into the post. Although the Hoyas had 14 turnovers, they had 9 steals.
The Hoyas outrebounded St. John’s 40-27. The old blue and gray shot 10-22 45.5% from 3 point range. The bench combined for 38 points! The Peakshow came to town tonight inside of the phone booth. He was fierce (20 pts. 6 rebs. 4 asts. & 1 stl.). The Peakeurostep and Peakdunk were all in one funk!
HE’S BACK! Copeland goes in with 23 points tonight. We’ve been missing Copeland for sometime now, but I think the patience has paid off. I know and understand this is college life/development and sometimes it’s not going to go our way just because. I always know to expect the unexpected with my squad of our respect, thoughtfulness and consideration. Copehope had 8 rebounds and shot 8-11 tonight.
The senior D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (24 pts.) stepped to the side, (I think this takes a tremendous amount of pressure off of DSR. He let the young Hoyas do their thing, and still came out on top. He let the game come to him. When senior star players do this their team normally wins. DSR only had two turnovers. He went 9-10 from the free throw line. He was in attack mode.
Reggie Cameron knocked down two three pointers (2-5) and had 5 rebounds, 4 assists and one steal. Reggie always seems to make great passes especially into the post players. Please, Hoya fans do me a favor, and leave the Georgetown offense alone, it’s a sight for all eyes to see when it’s properly ran. Great “consistent, tough and smart,” guard play makes all the difference in the world, and I don’t care if you’re playing a less fortunate or great team. Basketball is basketball. Hoya Saxa!
Guess who’s back? Hey young world, it’s your’s take it!
What a game for the old blue and gray! Looked like the Gtown of old. The press, press, press! Keep it up! Now, that’s what you call a “super sense of urgency from the Hoyas. The Hoya press was the best, and will always be. More, more more. This was a big and tough win on the home front for Hoyanation. After a Gtown timeout, there was 4:47 left the Hoyas were down by 11 points. D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera attacked the crafty Blue Jay point guard Maurice Watson, Jr. and was fouled. DSR went to the free throw line and knocked down both free throws pulling the Hoyas within nine points. Soon after, DSR’s senior leadership went on display. His defensive skills set in. A big steal by the senior quickly gave the Hoyas energy and momentum. The crowd was going crazy. It was electrifying. DSR assisted super sophomore L. J. “Peakshow” Peak for the layup, but Creighton kept up their attack.
Senior center Bradley Hayes countered and gave the Hoyas 2 more points. Score 68-59. 3:01 to go in the the game. Blue Jays point guard Maurice Watson, would not go away. He’d been creating havoc all night for his team made a layup at the 2:34 mark to keep his team up by 11 points. “He’s definitely one of the toughest guards in our conference,” Smith-Rivera said. “Tonight, we tried to close out on him, make him make plays over the top rather than drive it by us and let him get open looks.”
This is where it gets REAL! Freshman Marcus Derrickson, knocks down a HUGE three pointer with 2:13 left in the game. I could tell his shot was going to fall. He gracefully took his time, set his feet, and that was all she wrote. Hoyas were within eight point with enough time to win this game.
The Hoyas, after Derrickson’s 3, called a Hoya timeout. After this timeout, Blue Jay Isaiah Zierdan missed a big three pointer that could’ve put his team back up by 11. On the rebounding end was the seldom played, walk on Riyan Williams (Son of legendary Reggie Williams). Good rebound Riyan!
The score was still 70-62 with 1:40 to go in the game. Williams was fouled. He went to the free throw line making only one free throw by the Hoyas were within seven points now. After a foul by Hoyas’ Derrickson the Blue Jay’s went to the free throw line only to make one free throw. Score 71-63 with 1:32 to go.
With 1:32 remaining in the game can you imagine what’s in the fan’s minds, better yet, the player’s ad coaches minds? It was about go hard or go home. If you want it, you have to take it! It’s almost February!
Well, it wet down like this. DSR was fouled. He knocked down only one free throw, but off of his missed free throw the Hoyas went and took a HUGE rebound giving the Hoyas the ball again. Score 71-64. Hoyas within seven points. Still enough time to win the game. DSR lays the ball back in. Score 71-66. Oh boyyyy, can you feel it!!!
With 1:10 got go in the game Marcus Derrickson makes a big steal kicks, it out to DSR, and he gets fouled again, so he’s back to the free throw line knocking down both of his free throws!!! Score 71-68 here we go!!! Off of the mighty Gtown press it was the other freshman Kaleb Johnson, who stepped up with another huge steal, this time from Mr. Havoc himself, Maurice Watson.
Johnson, glides to the basket in transition for the dunk. Score 71-70. All of sudden, with only .45 seconds left in the game Riyan Williams commits a foul some would call silly, but anyways this put a Blue Jay on the free throw line knocking both free throws. Blue Jays back up by 3 points. Oh, boy, what do you do now?
Well, Creighton called a timeout with .45 seconds left in the game. Thank you! The Hoyas needed this! Junior Reggie Cameron showed great poise tipping in a two pointer off a L. J. Peak miss. Nice follow up tip in Reggie Cam! Score 73-72! Guess what? A foul on the sophomore Isaac Copeland, but the free throw was missed and none other than Peak goes and gets another huge rebound.
What’s so great about this is in order for the Hoyas to cut off the head of the monster (point guard) they had to foul him out. This strategy worked. “Coach Thompson said his team was fortunate that Watson picked up his fifth foul on Smith-Rivera’s drive that led to the two winning free throws with 6.2 seconds remaining.”
“Watson doesn’t make mistakes. He just doesn’t,” Thompson said. “We were fortunate D’Vauntes drew a foul on him because we were siting there with seconds left.
“If that little kid was in there, who knows would happen?”
With only six seconds to go, DSR went to the free throw line to knock down two more free throws to win the game 73-74!!! Hoyas win, Hoyas win, Hoyas win, Hoyas win, Hoyas win, Hoyas win, Hoyas win, Hoyas win, Hoyas win! Now, that’s how you go and get it. IT’S ALMOST FEBRUARY! Let’s go Hoyas!!! We Are Georgetown!
I had been talking about this the last time we played at Creighton. “One of the keys to Creighton’s first win was keeping the Hoyas off the line as they shot just seven free throws in the game in Omaha. In the rematch, Georgetown was 18 of 22 from the line (81.8 percent), including 13 for the 17 in the second half. “Toward the end, they did haven’t anything to lose to they just put their heads down and tried to get fouled,” Blue Jay big man Groselle said. “They were scoring with the clock stopped, and that’s tough to win a game like that.”
Georgetown was led by 19 points from Smith-Rivera, while L.J. Peak had 11 and Derrickson 10 points. GU shot 41.7 percent and were 6-of-21 from deep while sinking 18-of-22 free throw tries
STAY IN ATTACK MODE HOYAS! FEED THE POST, IT’S YOUR FIRST LOOK, BOUNCE OR LOB PASS.
Ya’ll remember the pass from Reggie Cameron to teammate L. J. Peak for the dunk!?! #Peakshowdunk
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