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The Department of Athletics announced in a press release March 12 that the university has canceled all sports practices and competitions for the remainder of the academic year, effective immediately, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sophomore guard Mac McClung has declared for the NBA Draft, but maintains NCAA eligibility. Despite the star guard’s offensive strength, his 21-game sophomore season and defensive struggles will likely send him back to the Hilltop for another year.
After racking up a 15-point lead at the beginning of the second half, the Hoyas conceded a late 23-0 run to the Red Storm to fall 75-62 at Madison Square Garden.
Despite pulling within two points in the last 41 seconds of play, the Hoyas missed two crucial three-pointers in the final seconds to lose 49-46 to Providence in the first round of the Big East Tournament.
BARISH | Patrick Mahomes’ Contract Is Not a Sign of Things To Come
Last week, Super Bowl-winning Kansas City NFL team quarterback Patrick Mahomes shocked the sports world by signing the biggest contract not just in NFL history,…
WEXELBLATT | Quarterbacks, Goalies, Pitchers Are More Similar Than They May Seem
When analyzing the greatness of professional athletes’ prowess, fans quickly compare within sports and not across them. Instead, fans should look across the athletic aisle…
VANDERZWAAG | For NCAA Schools, Fall Sports Decision Will Reveal Priorities
Back in March, the Ivy League made headlines as the first Division I conference to cancel its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. While many were…
Patriot League Announces Cancellation of Fall Athletic Competition
The Patriot League Council of Presidents announced July 13 that the league will not be holding athletic competitions in the fall because of the COVID-19…
FOOTBALL | Dan Graziano: Hoya and ESPN Reporter
While Dan Graziano (COL ’94) himself was never a professional or collegiate athlete, he has dedicated his career to following some of sports’ greatest success…
BARISH | Analytics Is Not Enough To Be Successful in the NBA
Basketball today is almost unrecognizable from how it was just 10 years ago. The drivers of that change have not been the players, but perhaps…
VANDERZWAAG | Let’s Be Realistic About a Return to Sports. Zero COVID-19 Cases Is an Impossible Goal.
Fans often demand perfection from professional athletes, but for sports leagues looking to return to play, perfection is impossible. Golf is back. Soon other sports…
WEXELBLATT | College Sports Should Be Prioritized in Wake of Pandemic
As sports in the United States begin to return after being canceled in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, college sports should be the first…
FOOTBALL | Alec Scheiner: Former Cleveland Browns President
Growing up, Alec Scheiner (SFS ’92, LAW ’97), aspired to be a diplomat. Scheiner specifically focused his undergraduate studies on Latin America, where he aspired…
BARISH | Tom Brady is a System Quarterback
One of the most fascinating storylines of the upcoming NFL season will be the success of future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady with the…
FOOTBALL | Jim Schwartz: Hoya and Super Bowl Champion NFL Coach
When Jim Schwartz (CAS ’88) played football at Georgetown University back in the 1980s, Georgetown’s football program was still Division III. The program’s relatively low…
WEXELBLATT | For Starters, Future as Strong as Ever
The MLB and the MLB Players Association are standing off over the 2020 baseball season. Players want longer seasons and full prorated pay, while owners…
VANDERZWAAG | Banning Confederate Flag Doesn’t Solve NASCAR’s Issues
The Confederate States of America fell in 1865, but up until last week the memory of the former slave-owning rebels remained alive in NASCAR stands…
BARISH | The NFL is Overvaluing Speed
“I wanna go fast” — Ricky Bobby This refrain has become the central philosophy of many NFL teams as they attempt to turn their wide…
SOCCER | Tom Greaser: Hoya Soccer Commentator
When Tom Greaser (MSB ’98) was growing up in Connecticut, he dreamed of becoming a Georgetown University basketball player. He wanted to follow the Georgetown…
FOOTBALL | Martin Mayhew: Former NFL Player, Georgetown Law Graduate, NFL Executive
Playing for the NFL requires a high level of focus, dedication and hard work. With weekly games across the country, NFL players are subject to…
WEXELBLATT | Conference Switches Mean More to Conferences Than Schools
The University of Connecticut announced plans to depart from the American Athletic Conference and return to the Big East for the upcoming school year. While…
FIELD HOCKEY | Hoyas Welcome Five New Players for the Class of 2024
Georgetown’s field hockey program signed five freshmen to join the program on the Hilltop this fall. These players all hail from four different states and…
BASKETBALL | Eric Woolworth: Double Hoya and President of the Miami Heat
Eric Woolworth’s (CAS ’87, LAW ’91) interest in basketball dates back to his early days as a Georgetown University student in the 1980s, watching Patrick…
BARISH | The Final Games of the NBA Season Will Be Consequential
The NBA just unveiled its plan to finish the remainder of the 2020 season, and things are about to get interesting. I recently discussed some…
VANDERZWAAG | Youth Sports Needs a Reset
$693. That’s how much the average family in the United States spends per child for one sport each year. Some have called sports the great…
BARISH | Running Back Value is Rightfully Plummeting
Running backs are some of the most well-known players on NFL teams. They fill up highlight reels and sell thousands of jerseys every year, yet…
CROSS COUNTRY | Kenah: Hoya, Olympian, Organizer of the World’s Largest 10K
When Rich Kenah (GSB ’92) ran track and field for Georgetown University, the team still practiced on a track on top of Yates Field House.…
BARISH | NBA Season’s Unprecedented Conclusion Should Still Be Considered Legitimate
An NBA spokesperson announced Saturday that the league is in talks with Walt Disney World Resort to finish out the 2019-20 season in its facilities…
BASKETBALL | Andrew Saltzman: From Hoya Basketball Fan to NBA Executive
Andrew Saltzman (GSB ’88) came of age in the golden era for Georgetown basketball, as his time as a student overlapped with Patrick Ewing’s (CAS…
BARISH | Higher-Paid Quarterbacks Do Not Equal Greater Success for NFL Teams
Thousands of highly paid athletic personnel pour over hours of film and analytics to try to discover the secret formula to a Vince Lombardi Trophy.…
VANDERZWAAG | For Athletes, Heightened Platforms Come With Heightened Responsibility
Words are powerful. Even more so when they come from one of the world’s top athletes. Thanks to their extraordinary physical talents that offer them…
SOCCER | Dan Helfrich: From Hoya Soccer Pitch to Deloitte Consulting CEO
When the Georgetown men’s soccer team took home its first NCAA championship in December 2019, among the 8,400 fans cheering in the stands was Dan…
COMMENTARY | Georgetown Basketball Looks for Light at the End of the Tunnel in Light of McClung Departure
After a tumultuous season, the Georgetown men’s basketball team seemed to finally be returning to normal and gearing up for the 2020-21 season. Then, star…
BASKETBALL | Patrick Ewing Works To Rebuild for Upcoming Season
After four players transferred during the 2019-20 season, a losing record and a loss in the first round of the Big East Tournament, Georgetown men’s…
BASKETBALL | McClung Announces Withdrawal From NBA Draft, Enters Transfer Portal
Georgetown men’s basketball sophomore guard Mac McClung announced Wednesday that he will not be returning for his junior season and will instead be entering his…
FOOTBALL | Hoya Graduate Michael Dereus Picked Up by NFL Team
The 2020 NFL Draft was conducted virtually from April 23 to 25. In January, wide receiver Michael Dereus (COL ’19) and senior defensive lineman Khristian…
COMMENTARY | McClung Declares for NBA Draft, Will Likely Land Back at Georgetown
Georgetown men’s basketball’s sophomore guard Mac McClung announced Sunday afternoon his decision to declare for the 2020 NBA Draft, which is currently scheduled for June…
VANDERZWAAG | Houston Texans Should Move Forward Without Head Coach Bill O’Brien
With the sports world at a collective standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all eyes have turned to NFL free agency, which has continued operations…
MEN’S BASKETBALL | St. John’s Knocks Georgetown Out of Big East Tournament
Georgetown fell to St. John’s 75-62 after a late-game collapse in the first round of the Big East Tournament on Wednesday night. The March 11…
SPORTS | Athletic Department Cancels All Remaining Practices, Competitions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Following cancellations of postseason tournaments by the NCAA and Big East Conference, the Georgetown Department of Athletics announced March 12 in a press release that…
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | Hoyas Exit Big East Tournament in 1st Round With Loss to Providence
The Georgetown women’s basketball team saw its postseason run cut short after battling back and forth with the Providence Friars for four quarters only to…