The NBA season tips off on October 28th. It’s easy to miss some of the transactions in the NBA during the off-season, so here is a list of all of the Hoyas in the league. Naturally, all of this is subject to change, but here’s what we have right now.
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• Jonathan Wallace has earned himself a spot on the Washington Wizards’ summer roster. Wallace attended the Washington’s mini-camp held at the Verizon Center this past week, and he impressed the Wizards staff enough to keep him on the team heading to Las Vegas for the 2008 NBA Summer League presented by EA Sports. The Wizards play the Portland Trailblazers tonight at 8:00pm, and the game can be seen on NBA TV and Comcast SportsNet
• Kenner League continued this past weekend with guest appearance from Roy Hibbert. As the schedule is apt to change, check HoyaSaxa.com for the updated schedule

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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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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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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Congratulations to Jeff Green on being named to the NBA Rookie First Team. I still think that Jeff would’ve been better off playing at Georgetown this past season, but that ship has sailed. Anyway, according to the most knowledgeable people in the league, Jeff was one of the Top 5 first year players. That’s great for him, and even better for Georgetown University - maybe.
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• After averaging 10.5 points and 4.7 rebounds a game, Jeff Green was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Jeff is the first Hoya to make the team since Allen Iverson in 1996-97.
• This past weekend, former Georgetown Captain Tom Scates passed away from a heart attack. Graduating in 1979, Scates was one of Coach John Thompson Jr.’s first big men, and he graduated as the best shot blocker in team history. Here are the Georgetown press release and an article from the View From the Hilltop blog.