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.

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:

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#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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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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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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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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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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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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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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• This past Thursday, Coach John Thompson Jr. was awarded the 2008 IONA Senior Services Outstanding Citizen Award.
• The Georgetown University Commencement took place this past Saturday, seeing Hoyas Tyler Crawford, Patrick Ewing, Jr., Jonathan Wallace, and Roy Hibbert all receive their degrees. Jeff Green was reportedly present at the ceremony as he is planning to take courses over the summer to earn his degree as well.
• Dashonte Riley, who we reported visiting campus last weekend, has committed to Georgetown over the weekend according to Scout.com.