Wright’s Replacement

By Hoya Hoops

Before the Cincinnati game, we asked everyone how many points and assists Chris would rack up against the Bearcats. We all know what happened in that game, and so everyone went over with their guesses. The closest, though, was Bobby Cox, so congratulations we guess. We’re sure Bobby would trade the win for a Hoya victory and a healthy Chris.

It is a huge game for the Hoyas on Saturday. It will be the first game since Chris Wright broke a bone in his hand. It is the final home game of the season. It is the final home game in the careers of the Hoya Seniors – Austin Freeman, Chris Wright, Julian Vaughn, and Ryan Dougherty. Oh, and the opponent is Syracuse.

On Thursday, the University released a statement about the status of Wright’s injury. However, there was no indication about how many games he would miss, if any. It’s almost certain, though, that he will miss at least the Syracuse game. So, on to the Pregame Prediction.

Assuming Chris Wright is NOT in the starting line-up, which player will start in his place and how many points and assists will that player have?

Our guess, Hollis Thompson with 14 Points, 3 Assists. It’s the safest move in terms of experience, but it will make some players have to shift roles a bit. What do you think?

Topics: Pregame Predictions
February 25th, 2011, 2:06 pm     12 Comments



Comments

  1. HOYAS Says:
    February 25th, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    starks 20 pts

  2. Zo Says:
    February 25th, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Vee Sanford 14 Points, 5 Assists

  3. Emily Says:
    February 25th, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    I’m going with Hollis Thompson having 15 points and 4 assists. Let’s go Hoyas!

  4. Bobby cox Says:
    February 25th, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Starks with 8pts and 3ast

  5. Bobby in Tennessee Says:
    February 25th, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    I flew into town to catch the game with Bob from Columbia (my 1 game per yr). So I’ve been looking forward to this game all season. Here’s hoping for a Hoya win!!! I would love to see Vee start in place of Wright…and I feel he should have played more than what he did this season. I think with Wright out, he will see more playing time…but JTIII hasn’t developed the bench like I thought he would and for some reason he is big on Markel Starks off the bench. So all this to say that I think Starks will start in place of Wright…with 5 points and 4 assists, with Hollis coming off the bench and Vee seeing more minutes….and the 2 Bob’s will be cheering the Hoyas on in person. Oh yeah!!!!

  6. billy cox Says:
    February 25th, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Hollis with 13 points and 2 assists

  7. Let's Go Hoyas! Says:
    February 25th, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Starks will start and have a pretty good game. He has seen the Orange once already this year and I think he’ll step up his game. This should be a preview of next year when he is running the point for us. He’ll have a couple of threes and fast break points…14pts. 5 assists. Let’s Go Hoyas!

  8. Bob from Coluumbia Says:
    February 26th, 2011 at 1:11 am

    JTIII will start Chris Wright and pull him out of the game for Starks immediately. Extremely not JT but his concession to Senior Day. Chris will score zero points. Vee should be leading the charge.. Go Hoyas!!

  9. Julien Says:
    February 26th, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Hollis, 9 points, 2 assists

  10. Amanda cox Says:
    February 26th, 2011 at 7:38 am

    Hollis 12pts 5 asst

  11. Bob From Columbia Says:
    February 26th, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Skipped by the “assuming Chris doesn’t start bit” …
    Vee Sanford breakout game… 20 points 8 assists …

  12. Hoya Chris Says:
    February 26th, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Starks 5 points 7 assists

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