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John Kurkjian

2 years

At this stage, I can confirm Georgetown has its next coach locked in. They have their guy. All signs pointing to Ed Cooley, but nothing official yet.

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1 year

@MikeSteveRitter Prob not that far off though in all fairness

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

You’re insane if you think Virginia or Texas A&M deserves a bid over Providence. Friars are absolutely an NCAA Tournament team.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

4 years

@barstoolsports People really here think anyone had a better chance than Notre Dame? You can’t tell me with a straight face the A&M team that lost by 27 deserved to be in more. Alabama is just easily the best team in the country and is miles more talented than anyone, excluding Clemson. Stop.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Me, a Georgetown fan, watching UConn and Marquette pulverize some of the best teams in the nation in November:

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

NEWS: - Source says Kevin Keatts is going to be out at NC State following the ACC Tournament. - Georgetown AHC Ivan Thomas is the frontrunner for the job at Hampton. All but done there. - Not a surprise, but Jim Larranaga will return to UMiami next season. Not retiring.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

With the news of Caleb Williams’ commitment, Georgetown’s 2024 recruiting class is now ranked third in the country per 247, behind only UNC and Rutgers.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

8 months

Breaking the Ed Cooley news before major outlets last year was fun, but this might be the highlight of my career covering Georgetown basketball so far. A 30 second clip of @John_Fanta and I throwing around words to describe just how bad Georgetown became under Ewing.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

The Jumbotron has the starting lineups…..from old Villanova and Michigan teams? God I love this sport @SickosCBB

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

9 months

@JonRothstein I love this bit so much

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

ESPN ranks Georgetown's 2024 recruiting class 7th in their most recent class rankings released this morning. "Ed Cooley's first full recruiting class in the nation's capital is in great shape. The Hoyas have four four-star prospects, including three ranked inside the ESPN 100."

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

Dontrez Styles this weekend across two games: 48 points 19 rebounds 5 assists ZERO TURNOVERS.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

8 months

If I told you, you wouldn’t believe

Elmo

@elmo

8 months

Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

Still the most outrageous graphic I've ever seen 😭 Otto was so different

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Random thought but: Can Ed Cooley please bring back Hoya Madness? Seems like an easy first step to re-engaging the student body on campus and drumming up excitement for the season. May be a tad biased because next fall will be my last as a student, but I’m still asking.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Seeing a lot of tweets about the future and next season on the TL today, and I was gonna hold this until we got closer to PortalSZN, but what the hell. I’m told Georgetown’s NIL budget is around $4M next season and could rise to as much as $5M when the ‘25 cycle is wrapped.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

4 years

Regardless of the result, we weren’t supposed to be here. Had to recreate a legendary photo while we’re still here. #HOYASAXA

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Val Ackerman and the Big East higher ups negotiating their next media rights deal:

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

2 years

@RedditCFB

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

4 years

@ATLSportsWire @barstoolsports The cincy team who just lost to Georgia, who got smacked by Alabama as well? The A&M team whose signature win was Florida, who despite giving Alabama a good game, got absolutely clowned by Oklahoma? Stop.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Georgetown’s current 2023-24 roster is as follows: G Jayden Epps G Rowan Brumbaugh G Jay Heath G/F Wayne Bristol Jr. F Ismael Massoud F Dontrez Styles F Drew McKenna F Akok Akok F/C Drew Fielder C Ryan Mutombo C Supreme Cook Preferred Walk-On: Hashem Asad

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Can confirm Georgetown will hire URI assistant and former Louisville & Indiana assistant Kenny Johnson to replace the void on its staff left by the departure of Ivan Thomas. Experienced coach with deep ties to the DMV at Paul VI HS and as the former Director at Team Takeover.

Casual Hoya

@CasualHoya

7 months

Kenny Johnson.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

3 years

🤝

The Boys of 161st Street

@The161Boys

3 years

Great fucking work to all the fans who were at the game today your presence was felt, let’s keep it rockin’

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

I’ve decided for Hoya Twitter. Our hashtag needs to be #RichAsShit . Spam it everywhere. If Cooley reels in Omoruyi I want that hashtag in every reply everywhere on this app.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

9 months

Supreme Cook’s development from November to January is crazy. Absolute force in the paint on the offensive end since entering conference play.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Also, in case you’re wondering, Georgetown just tied its win total from all of last season (7) after today’s victory in South Bend. It’s December 16th.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

9 months

At my high school’s basketball game and the opposing team’s coach called a play named Georgetown. The result, you ask? Contested 3 with 2 seconds left on the shot clock that did not go in. Can’t make this stuff up.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

HELLO THERE, MICAH PEAVY!!! In all seriousness, Peavy should slot in as a physical 4 for Ed Cooley. Was rated as TCU’s best defender per @EvanMiya last season. Massive get to start the portal for Ed Cooley & Co.

Joe Tipton

@TiptonEdits

6 months

NEWS: TCU transfer guard Micah Peavy has committed to Georgetown, he tells @On3sports . The 6-8 senior averaged 10.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Former top-40 recruit.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

@GoodmanHoops How can Indiana not have a single quality three pointer shooter and still be as talented as UConn Jeff

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

9 months

We surpassed our win total from last year!!!! Raise the banner!!!! Build the statue!!!!!

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Yes @trillydonovan , yes.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

We started booing Syracuse as they came off the court, so Judah Mintz starts booing us back. Me: Jayden Epps is going for 30 on your head! Judah: Oh I bet

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

8 months

This pic goes so hard. Hoyas at war.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

Wow. Certainly one to watch for Georgetown with the recent hiring of Kenny Johnson. Hammond is a stud out of Paul VI and the Hoyas are in desperate need of a guard off the bench.

24/7 High School Hoops

@247HSHoops

6 months

NEWS: 2024 4⭐️ Ben Hammond tells me he’s requested a release from his NLI and will reopen his recruitment. Hammond is a tough, crafty lead guard who has great shiftiness and burst with the ball in his hands. A good finisher around the basket and a shotmaker from the outside.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

9 months

Today, war commences. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s gameday of perhaps the most sickos game this college basketball season will give us. Let’s ride.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

Most Capital One Arena sounding thing I’ve ever seen. The staff there are always unnecessarily abrasive to students and fans, especially over the last two years when the majority of games are virtually empty. Nothing Georgetown can do about it, but frustrating.

Matt Modderno

@MattModderno

11 months

There are literally so few people here that security by me is going seat to seat to ask people to see their tickets and making them move back if they've moved down a little. It's empty, what on Earth is the point of making a dad and his 3 kids move back 10 rows?

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

🧵 on Georgetown arena madness: I feel like the Wizards and Capitals permanently moving to Alexandria forces the Georgetown admins to make a decision regarding building an arena. Capital One won’t be there just to house Gtown

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

@John_Fanta Jesus is a:

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

3 months

Basement wall decor is about to be upgraded. Hell yeah. #HoyaSaxa

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

🧵Seeing all the posts of old Georgetown-Cuse games at Cap One come back up on the TL has me thinking: why don’t we have a designated student section shirt anymore? What happened to the We Are Georgetown gray shirts? That has to return in some capacity next season.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

8 months

Other first half takeaway: Bristol should start rest of the season. 25+ minutes rest of the way. Never seen the guy give anything less than 120% on the floor.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

@MikeGarafolo Give me LT Thomas LG Pugh C JMS RG Neal RT Collins And give it to me right now

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

2 years

@ShehanJeyarajah @RedditCFB Ohio State vs. Iowa = 54-10 OSU Michigan vs. Iowa = 27-14 Michigan OSU’s nonconference win against Notre Dame even at 5-3 is also light years better than UConn, Colorado State, and Hawaii.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

5 months

Sean Stewart and Ed Cooley strolling through Red Square right now.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

JUST BUY THE KEY BRIDGE MARRIOTT YOU COWARDS

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

VIRGINIA????? OVER ANY OF THE BIG EAST TEAMS?????? VIRGINIA???????

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Presented WITH comment. Providence objectively had a way better resume than Virginia, and you can make the argument that both Saint John’s and Seton Hall have equally superior resumes to the Cavaliers. Utter and complete disgrace to take UVA over any of the Big East’s bubble trio

John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

You’re insane if you think Virginia or Texas A&M deserves a bid over Providence. Friars are absolutely an NCAA Tournament team.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

Let's go!!! Expanded student section and buses leaving earlier than normal (typically 90 minutes before tip). Clear that the University is expecting a madhouse tonight.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

MALIK MACK IS A HOYA!!!!!! GEORGETOWN HAS A POINT GUARD I REPEAT GEORGETOWN HAS A POINT GUARD THIS IS NOT A DRILL

Joe Tipton

@TiptonEdits

6 months

NEWS: Harvard transfer guard Malik Mack has committed to Georgetown, @On3sports has learned. The 6-1 freshman averaged 17.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season. Was the Ivy League ROY.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

9 months

Santa is clearly a fan of my Twitter account. Merry Christmas everyone!

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

2 years

GEORGETOWN COACHING 🧵: For those not tuning in to spaces or who are unaware of specifics with Georgetown: While we are obviously not sure on who will be the next coach, we have gathered various pieces of information that will be key over the next week or so. Here’s what we know:

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Cooley on Rowan & Drew today: “These two young men are growing right in front of our eyes and I couldn’t be prouder of them as we get ready to start Big East play. Y’all may not have any questions for them but let me tell you something: We don’t win the game without these two.”

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

2 years

What on earth was Georgetown Twitter cooking back in 2020 😭😭

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

I'll cry the day guys like Chris Wright, Austin Freeman, Roy Hibbert, etc. pose for a picture like this at a Final Four

Alex Larsen

@RealAlexLarsen

6 months

HUSKIES BY A MILLION. LEGENDS.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

8 months

They’re getting us now, as they should. Tend not to invest much in coach-speak but we had this game won in an extremely hostile environment against a clearly superior opponent. Ed had these guys ready to play, execution was sloppy down the stretch. Happens with a new group.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

Here's what Georgetown's depth chart looks like as of right now for next season: Mack / ? (Transfer or Hammond) Epps/ Mulready Peavy / McKenna / Williams transfer / Fielder transfer / Sorber / Cook Hoyas have 3 spots left, could see them leaving one open with this roster

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Georgetown’s unofficial nonconference slate currently looks like: TCU at Notre Dame at Rutgers Syracuse

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

2 years

@John_Fanta All due respect John, this is perhaps the most normal day on campus I’ve seen since enrolling at Georgetown.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Good morning. The NCAAB transfer portal is now open. Reminders: - Georgetown has between $4-5M to work with this offseason. Top 5 budget in the nation for 2024-2025. - Hoyas should have at least 4 spots to work with in the portal, potentially more with any unexpected departures

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Briefly spoke about this possibility in the space, but expect Harvard guard Malik Mack to enter the portal. The DMV native averaged 17/4/4 as a true freshman this season. Played HS ball at St. John's College HS here in DC. Could be an option for the Hoyas but will have suitors.

John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Had a great space talking Georgetown's portal targets, new assistant coach rumors, season recap, and more. Thanks all for tuning in.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

A Georgetown recruit RISING in the rankings after committing? Is this real life? Someone pinch me

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Two weeks ago Merrimack beat former Cooper Flagg destination Maine on the road. Tonight it was upset by Georgetown. Anarchy? Nope. Just college basketball

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

I’m not sure Hoya Twitter is prepared for the student attendance that’s about to descend upon Capital One. NUMBERS are inbound.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Just an unreal story for this program. Interim coach Darnell Haney and the Hoyas knock off Creighton and advance to the Big East Tournament championship game for the first time in program history. Kelsey Ransom postgame: “We just got that dawg in us.”

John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

OUTSIDE DAWGS!!!!

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

Welcome to the party Jeff. He was working out in TAC this morning.

Jeff Goodman

@GoodmanHoops

6 months

Georgetown is the leader for Harvard transfer Malik Mack, source told @TheFieldOf68 . The 6-1 freshman averaged 17.2 points, 4.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game this past season as a freshman. Ed Cooley has already landed TCU transfer Micah Peavy. The trio of Jayden Epps,

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

@trillydonovan That team would be the St. John's Red Storm

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

@SethDavisHoops Saint John’s is an NCAA Tournament team

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Half the student body is in Lauinger Library prepping for finals and finishing up those last homework assignments. Me? I’m studying Georgetown lineup combos and advanced metrics on KenPom/EvanMiya to see where the Hoyas can develop as a team this year. We are not the same.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

8:30pm game? Barely above freezing outside? Merrimack? Finals time? Assignments due? Psh. I’m there.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Georgetown announces that free hats will be distributed to the first 1000 students at tomorrow’s game and that both sides of the student sections will be opened. Buses start rolling at 9:30am.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Yes. Akok is gone folks. Sourced and all.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

@KnicksMuse Brunson is incredible but in what world is Aaron Judge not the king of NY? That’s to say nothing of the fact that Mikal Bridges is 3rd 😂😂😂

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

HOW IS HE NOT OUT OF BOUNDS?????????

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

I suggest turning on FOX tomorrow at around 11:30am, you’ll see roughly 12-15k of them. Thanks for chiming in.

Barstool Cuse

@BarstoolCuse

10 months

Do Georgetown fans even exist anymore? Have you ever met a Georgetown fan? I’ve never seen one in my life.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

2 years

Hearing that Ed Cooley took Qudus Wahab to town in their 1v1, cementing the big man’s second departure from the program.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

IT IS PACKED Courtesy of @Camboyd23 @brinlewis6

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

9 months

Georgetown plays Marquette today

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

Emergency spaces tonight?

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

🚨 Ish Massoud is warming up with no cast 🚨

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

Will keep a running thread on all the players Georgetown has contacted as PortalSZN really gets going. To start: Jacob Meyer, Coastal Carolina Camren Hunter, Central Arkansas

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

COACH COOLEY IS THE GOAT (That is me with the tallboy dapping him up)

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

7 months

One of the expected departures from Georgetown. Best of luck to Wayne wherever he ends up. Brought a ton of energy every time he touched the floor.

Travis Branham

@TravisBranham_

7 months

Georgetown senior Wayne Bristol Jr. has entered the transfer portal, @247SportsPortal has learned. Averaged 3.7 points and 3.3 rebounds this season, appearing in 32 games for the Hoyas.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

3 years

Hoya damn Saxa. 📸

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Forget letting Ed cook, let Kyron Cartwright cook. My goodness that graphic goes insanely hard.

Georgetown Hoops

@GeorgetownHoops

1 year

Looks like we have been COOKing up something SUPREME! Welcome to Hoya Nation, Supreme Cook!👨‍🍳 #HoyaSaxa | @snpremee

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Guys those photos are fake. Dickinson is NOT on Georgetown’s campus. Sources telling me that’s the Chick Fil A in Radnor, PA, just steps away from Villanova’s campus.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

11 months

If you’re curious at all, know that Cap One is going to be a SCENE tomorrow. There is a Senior Class Committee pregame event and one other event both within two blocks of the arena for students. Not to mention Rocket Bar’s inevitability. 100% going to need both student sections

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

In case there was still any doubt by the way, sources have seen Kenny Johnson on campus in the last few days. As I’ve said from the beginning, he is the hire. Whether or not Georgetown will announce it today (or ever) is the question.

John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

6 months

Today seems like an excellent day to announce the Kenny Johnson news, what do we say?

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John Kurkjian

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8 months

23 combined minutes for the two freshmen in a game that was largely never competitive. What are we doing here? Brumbaugh gave you 11 points on 5-6 shooting in 14 minutes! At some point you have to give them serious run and look to next year because this year’s over.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

It’s literally so simple: cancel the project for the “research building” that’s never being built next to Regents Hall & put those funds toward Key Bridge Marriott. I think you’d be surprised how many alums and donors would be eager to pitch in for a Georgetown arena.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

2 years

@PeteSampson_ Maybe that explains why we haven’t had a legitimate shot at a national championship since the 1990s? Just a thought.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

10 months

Using only a restaurant, tell us where you went to college

DIBS Emeritus

@returnoftheDIBS

10 months

Using only a restaurant, tell us where you went to college

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John Kurkjian

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9 months

GEORGETOWN. NOT DEAD LAST IN THE BIG EAST.

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John Kurkjian

@JohnKurkjian_

1 year

Leave the kid alone

Hilltop Hoops

@HilltopHoops_

1 year

@BucketsBradley I wonder how college coaches considering adding you to their team would feel about you continuing to beat this dead horse instead of moving on and focusing on your next destination/opportunity. Hope you find the peace you are looking for, Brad!

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BOZO

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Me and the fellas after 6 miller lites

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1 year

😃

Joe Tipton

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1 year

NEWS: Georgetown signee Marvel Allen tells me he has requested to be released from his National Letter of Intent and will reopen his recruitment. Story: