Frontcourt
If Marcus Derrickson had not decided to go the NBA route, the Hoyas would probabky have the best from-three in the Big East. But Derrickson is gone. Still, Georgetown does see center Jessie Govan (17.9 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 50.8 FG%) and F/G Jamorko Pickett (9.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 36.3 FG%) do return, and that’s good news. Govan is a massive inside force and a constant double-double threat. Pickett has the potential to create mismatches, but he needs to be more consistent. In addition to possessing solid inside playing chops, Pickett has a potentially devasting three-point threat.
Backcourt
Although both starting guards have departed, the highly-touted freshman James Akinjo joins the team. He’s expected to start. He’s noted for being tough and resilient and a solid playmaker. There are three candidates, Jahvon Blair (9.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 33.2 FG%), Kaleb Johnson (7.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 54.2 FG%), and Jagan Mosely (6.6 PPG, 2.9 APG, 48.6 FG%), for the wing spots. Johnson has a lot of experience as a starter and is a fine leader, while Mosely is a noted playmaker.
2018-19 Georgetown Hoyas Basketball Preview – Final Word
Our 2018-19 Georgetown Hoyas basketball preview finds that this year’s team has some fine talent that could push them up a notch or two. Will the Hoyas make it to the Big Dance? We doubt that. But a NIT berth is not out of the question. Ewing has done a decent job putting together a fairly competitive team. Another year, and we expect Georgetown to be focused on the NCAA Tournament.
