By Hoya Hoops
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.
Topics: In Brief, NBA, NBA Draft, Patrick Ewing, Jr., Roy Hibbert
June 27th, 2008, 9:59 am 0 Comments
By Hoya Hoops
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:
1980 |
Player |
Position Drafted |
Team |
John Duren |
19th Pick of the First Round |
Utah |
Craig Shelton |
5th Pick of the Second Round (28th) |
Atlanta |
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Topics: Hoya History, NBA, NBA Draft, Roy Hibbert
June 26th, 2008, 12:23 pm 0 Comments
By Johnny
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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Topics: Eyeball to Eyeball, NBA, NBA Draft, Roy Hibbert
June 24th, 2008, 10:27 am 5 Comments
By Tony
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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Topics: Analysis, Don Reid, NBA, NBA Draft, Roy Hibbert
June 20th, 2008, 10:00 am 2 Comments
By Mike
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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Topics: Analysis, Jeff Green, NBA, NBA Draft, Roy Hibbert
June 18th, 2008, 2:03 pm 0 Comments