Roy and Pat Drafted

By Hoya Hoops

The 2008 NBA Draft took place last night in New York, and two Hoyas got their name called by David Stern. First, Roy Hibbert was drafted by the Toronto Raptors as the 17th pick of the night with a trade to the Indiana Pacers completed later last night. Then in the second round, the Sacramento Kings drafted Patrick Ewing, Jr. with the 43rd overall pick.

Be sure to check out all of our draft coverage here: Mike’s article on withdrawal day, Tony’s article on the future of Hoyas in the pros, Johnny’s Eyeball to Eyeball on why not to draft Roy, and the list of all Hoyas ever drafted.

You can also find Georgetown’s official press release here.


Hoyas in the Draft

By Hoya Hoops

The 2008 NBA Draft takes place tonight, and once again a Georgetown Hoya is poised to be taken in the first round. Roy Hibbert is set to join a long list of Hoyas drafted to play in the NBA. Here is that list:

1980
Player Position Drafted Team
John Duren 19th Pick of the First Round Utah
Craig Shelton 5th Pick of the Second Round (28th) Atlanta

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Happy Birthday Dikembe

By Tony

#55 turns 55 today. Not really, he’s only 42 today. But it does seem like the 1991 Georgetown Graduate has been around a long time, and he started his career a little older than most NCAA Players. During his time at Georgetown he really took a while getting adjusted to the college game. He was pretty raw during his first season (when he was a sophomore), and didn’t even get that much playing time. Even though at that time he was a work in progress, because of both a language barrier and a limited basketball background, the raw ability was undeniable. Anyone who saw Mutombo during that 1989 season could tell he was going to be a defensive force at the next level, even if there was still some polishing to do.
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Three Reasons Not to Draft Roy

By Johnny

With the NBA Draft fast arriving and Mike and Tony already having put in their two cents on Roy Hibbert and the NBA, I thought it was about time that I wrote another Eyeball to Eyeball for you all. And that’s why I’m here to tell you the three reasons no NBA team should draft Roy Hibbert.
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Out with the Old

By Tony

If you’re like me, you used to like the NBA, but now you don’t. That was back in the days when teams tried to build success around drafted players instead of relying solely upon free agency. Well, now that the Celtics have become world champions thanks to free agency, it’s another tough blow for old-time NBA fans. So, if you’re like me it’s time to move into what ever century this is, and accept the fact that it’s a new day.
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Withdrawal

By Mike

Yesterday was a big day for college basketball fans. June 17th was the deadline for college students to withdraw their name from the NBA draft and still retain their eligibility. For Hoya fans, there was little drama, as they could watch the last minute decisions with relative ease. Of course, there was some excitement, but the relief of Joe Alexander’s departure to the NBA or the return of a powerful UNC lineup probably did not cause Georgetown fans to lose any sleep. It was a different story last year.
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Chance Meeting

By Tony

For those of you who don’t know, I am the radio play-by-play announcer for DC United of Major League Soccer. I’m the closest thing that franchise has to Rich Chvotkin. The team played in New England yesterday, and this morning I was returning to BWI from Providence, RI. As I approached the front of the security line I saw a major celebrity a few people in front of me. She’s not only carries superstar status in Providence but also on HoyaHoops.com - Doris Burke!
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NBA Lottery Problem

By Mike

Last week, the 2008 NBA Lottery took place, and for the fifth time in as many years, the worst team in the NBA did not get the number one draft pick. As odd as it sounds, it is by design. To me, that means there is a problem.
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Summer Lull

By Johnny

Wow. Looks like we haven’t posted anything here in over a week. Well, I guess that’s because there hasn’t been too much going on recently in the Hoyaverse.
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So Long Seniors, Hello Dashonte

By Hoya Hoops