When did the Georgetown basketball first played?”
The Georgetown men’s basketball team played its first game February 9, 1907, defeating the University of Virginia by a score of 22–11. In its first 60-some years, the program displayed only sporadic success. Until McDonough Gymnasium opened on campus for the 1950-51 season, the team moved its home court frequently, playing in McKinley Tech High School, Ryan Gymnasium, Uline Arena, and the National Guard Armory. The team recruited its first All-American, Ed Hargaden, in 1931-32. In 1942, a Hoya went pro for the first time, when three seniors, Buddy O’Grady, Al Lujack, and Don Martin played professionally upon graduation. The next year the team, led by future congressman Henry Hyde, reached new heights by going all the way to the NCAA championship game. The team’s coach, Elmer Ripley, would be inducted into the basketball hall of fame 30 years later.
The Georgetown University Men’s Basketball team (which, like all sports teams at Georgetown University, is named the Georgetown Hoyas) is a well-known basketball program in the NCAA Big East. Georgetown’s first intercollegiate men’s basketball team was formed in 1907. John Thompson III, son of the accomplished Hoyas coach John Thompson, is the current head coach. The Hoyas historically have been well regarded not only for their team success, but also for their ability to generate players that after graduation succeed both on the court (such as Patrick Ewing) and off (such as Henry Hyde). The team has reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four 5 times, winning the National Championship in 1984. It has also won the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament 7 times, and has won the Big East regular season title 4 times. Its most recent trip to the Final Four was in 2007, where they lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the semi-final round. The 2008-09 Hoyas will have many new faces on their roster f
The Georgetown University Men’s Basketball team (which, like all sports teams at Georgetown University, is named the Georgetown Hoyas) is a well-known basketball program in the NCAA Big East. Georgetown’s first intercollegiate men’s basketball team was formed in 1907. John Thompson III, son of the accomplished Hoyas coach John Thompson, is the current head coach. The Hoyas historically have been well regarded not only for their team success, but also for their ability to generate players that after graduation succeed both on the court (such as Patrick Ewing) and off (such as Henry Hyde). The team has reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four 5 times, winning the National Championship in 1984. It has also won the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament 7 times, and has won the Big East regular season title 4 times. Its most recent trip to the Final Four was in 2007, where they lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the semi-final round. 2008-09 team The 2008-09 Hoyas will have many new faces on t
