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Georgetown:
What a difference a game makes. After a lackluster performance in the season opener, the Hoyas came out focused and ready for their second game. The team jumped out of the gate, taking a 15-2 lead to start the game and never looked back. During that opening stretch, the Hoyas had suffocating defense, as the Dragons went 0-5 and committed two turnovers in the five minute span. And while the result was never in doubt, the team did a good job of not letting up, especially on the defensive end. Georgetown ended up with 13 steals to go along with four blocks, as Drexel shot a paltry 24.5% from the field on the day.
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After an impressive season opener followed by an even better second game, the word on the street is that Hoya Freshman Greg Monroe is a walking NBA Lottery pick. When you’re on the street though, you have to be careful what you listen to, or it might amount to what you can step in on the street. At the post game press conference after Monroe’s impressive line against Drexel, the initial barrage of questions was about Monroe. The questions were along the lines of, “Is there anything Monroe could possibly improve upon?” and “Do you think he’s the best player in college basketball, ever?” Coach Thompson was quick to point out that Monroe has only played two games, and even though he has good skills and awareness, he has a long way to go. Many reporters will dismiss that as a coach downplaying his star player, to prevent opponents from knowing how good he is. Fortunately for the Hoyas, Coach Thompson is a little more focused on the team’s continuing progress than the reporters are.
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