Greg Monroe to Stay?

by CasualHoya on Apr 6, 2009 10:07 AM EDT in Previews and Predictions Comment 8 comments

From Andy Katz column on who's declaring for NBA Draft:

Georgetown coach John Thompson III didn't have a final answer regarding freshman Greg Monroe's draft status. But the impression left by Monroe and his family is that he's considering returning for a sophomore season. Monroe started out strong early in the season, but then faded as a major impact player who could leave and contribute next season in the NBA. The example that is being used with Monroe, and it's a good one, is Oklahoma sophomore Blake Griffin. Monroe isn't Griffin. He's not as strong or powerful a force inside. But Griffin was nowhere near ready to come in and play in the NBA after his freshman season. If Monroe returns and works on his strength and overall offensive package, then he has a real shot to be a player once he enters the NBA, instead of just a work in progress.

Meanwhile, I didn't get the sense the Hoyas were too worried that junior DaJuan Summers declared for the draft. Assuming Monroe returns, Georgetown is pretty confident it'll shake the late-season swoon and become a contender in the Big East next season. Thompson III is high on a potential starting lineup of Monroe, rising sophomore big man Henry Sims, freshman Hollis Thompson (who sat out the spring semester after graduating early from high school) and rising junior guards Chris Wright and Austin Freeman. The experiment with Thompson worked out perfectly according to JT3, who said having Thompson learn the system early will speed up his ability to contribute next season.

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Starting lineup

Much bigger than this year with Freeman at the 2 instead of 3.

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 6, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wright

If those are indeed JT3’s words, looks like Wattad and Summers will be the only offseason casualties and that CW will be back next year despite rumors to the contrary. We’ll see what happens.

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by CasualHoya on Apr 6, 2009 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bench

of Nikita, Clark and Vaughn = Scary.

Let’s see who we add starting next Wednesday when signing period begins.

Good talk.

by Hire Esherick on Apr 6, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HORRIBLE NEWS

The Georgetown Hoyas were a cancer patient this year with TWO TUMORS—a daring operation to remove the first was a sucess, but call the doctor’s back and get to work on Wright!

by lordnick on Apr 6, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Believe me the message has been sent

CW was told this could be his team, if he wantsto be a leader but do things his way and he will be relegated to the bench. We have Starks coming in for 2010 class, and this guys is the real deal. Total package, I dont know if CW took that news well but lets just say the message has been sent by the person who needed to send it. HAd a very intersting weekend to say the least. I still think it is going to be some turnover from last years squad other than Hollis coming in.

WE ARE GEORGETOWN NOW AND FOREVER

by AIR CRAWFORD on Apr 6, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Freeman and Clark

Part of me would rather see Clark in the starting lineup than Freeman. I think Clark brings a lot more athleticism and defensive presence to the position, and more importantly, is a much better passer. If we’re going to get back to the basics of JT3’s offense, Clark is part of the solution. Freeman could be a microwave off the bench.

Casually.

by CasualHoya on Apr 6, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs