1999-00 – Record: 12-4 (Conference 4-4)
Senior Class: Rhese Gibson, Jameel Watkins (Graduate Student)

In the 1999-2000 season, Hoya fans could begin to see that things were turning around. Craig Esherick began his first full season as head coach, and Sophomore Kevin Braswell took over as the team’s true leader. Georgetown gained momentum during the season but never recovered from an 0-3 conference start. In March, the Hoyas made some noise in the Big East Tournament with a last-second win over West Virginia, and a major upset over the top seed, Syracuse. It was the first time in Big East Tournament History that the #9 seed defeated the #1 seed.

The Good: In early January against Miami, Georgetown had a breakout game from a newcomer – Lee Scruggs. Scruggs had just recently become eligible after transferring from Junior College, and in this game he finally showed what he could do, coming off the bench to score a team-high 16 points. From that moment on, Lee was a fan favorite. Thanks to Scruggs, the Hoyas defeated Miami 65-61 for their first conference win of the season.

The Bad: The Hoyas were playing Villanova with a chance to win their third game in a row. In a wild game of runs, the Hoyas led 10-0, trailed by 12 at halftime, were behind by 15 in the second half, and then took the lead by one in the final six minutes. The game came down to Villanova making two late three-pointers, and Kevin Braswell missing a much contested three at the buzzer that would’ve forced overtime. Villanova continued their success at Verizon Center.

The Ugly: It was senior day for Jameel Watkins and Rhese Gibson. Georgetown was hosting Notre Dame and trying to build some momentum for the Big East Tournament. This game was over after about 3 possessions. Notre Dame was on fire from the outset and they led by 19 points at halftime and cruised to a 77-54 win. The 23-point margin of defeat remains the worst conference loss for the Hoyas in the history of the Verizon Center.

 
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