{"id":52711,"date":"2023-08-24T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=52711"},"modified":"2023-08-23T09:58:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T13:58:08","slug":"georgetown-hoyas-preview-2023-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2023\/08\/24\/georgetown-hoyas-preview-2023-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgetown Hoyas Preview 2023-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Georgetown struggled the last five years to produce solid teams in the\u00a0<\/span>Big East Conference<\/span><\/a>. With the addition of\u00a0<\/span>Ed Cooley<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, there is a reason to believe that a bright future for this team is imminent. However, how will the Hoyas do this season? Below is a preview of the Hoyas for the 2023-2024 season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Georgetown Hoyas Preview 2023-2024<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

2022-2023 Season Results<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Hoyas did not produce success last season.\u00a0<\/span>They<\/span><\/a>\u00a0were 7-25 overall<\/a> and 2-18 in the Big East.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their Strengths (2022-23)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Rebounding<\/span><\/h4>\n

Georgetown did not have a lot of success, but they were a good rebounding team. They ranked fifth in offensive rebounding<\/a> in the Big East. <\/span>Averaging<\/span>\u00a010.8 offensive rebounds a game, this is a necessary strength to build upon for this season. It gives them more opportunities to succeed because second-chance points get you out of tough spots.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stars<\/span><\/h4>\n

Even though these players transferred from Georgetown,<\/span> Brandon Murray<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Primo Spears<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0brought good offense last season. Spears was an explosive scorer at the guard position. He averaged 16 points per game and was an excellent shot-creator. Even though his efficiencies weren’t the best, Spears brought scoring and an ability to get buckets in the offense. Furthermore, Murray was also another good offensive weapon for the Hoyas. He averaged 13.7 points per game and could make tough shots.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their Weaknesses (2022-2023)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Overall Scoring<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Georgetown Hoyas struggled immensely on the offensive end. They were ninth in scoring in the Big East and tenth in field goal percentage. Fair to say they struggled to get buckets efficiently and effectively. Even though they had two good scorers, Murray and Spears shot inefficiently. Furthermore, they could not generate easy offense and easy shots. Cooley needs to get this offense back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defense<\/span><\/h4>\n

While Georgetown’s offense was a struggle last season,<\/span> their defense was even worse<\/span><\/a>. They were last in the Big East in scoring defense, and they had the worst margin in the conference. Defense is crucial for the Hoyas, as the Big East is an excellent offensive league. Therefore, they must address their defense to make sure they compete well in this conference.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Notable Returners for the Hoyas<\/span><\/h3>\n

Jay Heath<\/span><\/h4>\n

Jay Heath<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is one of the notable returners for Georgetown. Heath is a scoring guard who is looking to continue his success from a year ago. Heath averaged 12.3 points a game and shot 37 percent from three. Jay has also played at Boston College, Arizona State, and Georgetown. Therefore, he brings experience playing in some of the top conferences in the country. Heath’s leadership and production are vital for the success of the Hoyas this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wayne Bristol Jr.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Wayne Bristol Jr.<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is the other Hoya with valuable experience. Bristol Jr. did not have great scoring production, averaging just 3.3 points a game. However, he had a good season at Howard, where he averaged 12.5 points a game. Furthermore, Wayne did shoot 55 percent from the floor, so he is an efficient player when he is on the court. He provides depth off the bench for the Hoyas.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mighty Transfers for the Georgetown Hoyas<\/span><\/h3>\n

Jayden Epps<\/span><\/h4>\n

When we think about scoring guards,\u00a0<\/span>Jayden Epps<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>comes to mind. An excellent get in the transfer portal from Illinois, Epps can go. Epps’ strengths are his ability to get to the basket and his passing. Jayden shot 59 percent at the rim last season at Illinois. His ability to get to the basket comes from a quick handle and a great change of pace in his moves. More importantly, he is a good passer as well. Epps had a positive assist-to-turnover ratio with the Fighting Illini, vital for helping Georgetown produce some offense. With other transfers who can shoot the ball, Epps’ ability to get to the basket helps build potential success on the offensive end of the court.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n