5 Bold Predictions For the Rest of Georgetown Hoyas’ 2014-15 Season

By Matt Johnson

Bold Predictions For the Rest of Georgetown Hoyas’ 2014-15 Season

Georgetown Hoyas — A traditional power of Big East basketball, the Georgetown Hoyas have enjoyed a strong season to date. With more than half of their conference schedule completed, coach John Thompson III’s team appears ready to challenge Villanova, Providence and Butler for conference supremacy before the end of 2014-15. Here are five bold predictions for the Hoyas over the final weeks of the season.

5. Georgetown will lead the Big East in FG percentage defense

Georgetown Hoyas

5. Georgetown will lead the Big East in FG percentage defense

Georgetown Hoyas — Strong defense has long been a staple of Hoyas teams and the 2014-15 campaign is no exception. With seven regular season conference games remaining, the Hoyas lead the Big East in FG percentage defense at 39.7 percent. If Georgetown’s defense can continue to perform, the Hoyas should be in good shape heading down the stretch.

4. The Hoyas will win at least 10 conference games

Georgetown Hoyas

4. The Hoyas will win at least 10 conference games

Georgetown Hoyas — Georgetown currently stands at 15-7 overall and 7-4 in Big East play with seven games left on its regular season schedule. Included on slate are two games each against St. John’s and Seton Hall to go along with single dates versus Villanova, DePaul and Butler. Expect the Hoyas to win at least three of those games. Therefore, they will claim 10 Big East victories.

3. D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera will be named All-Big East

D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera

3. D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera will be named All-Big East

D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera — The versatile junior guard has stepped up to lead Georgetown in scoring this season at 15.8 points per outing. In conference play, Smith-Rivera has been even better, pouring in 16.9 points per game while leading Georgetown in scoring 10 times. Expect the 6-foot-3 Indianapolis native to be rewarded with a spot on the All-Big East team for 2014-15.

2. Georgetown will finish in the top four of the Big East standings

John Thompson III

2. Georgetown will finish in the top four of the Big East standings

John Thompson III — The Hoyas currently sit in fourth place in the Big East, trailing Villanova, Providence and Butler. If Georgetown can finish strong over the final weeks of the regular season, it should place in the league’s top four before the Big East tourney begins in March.

1. The Hoyas will return to the NCAA Tournament

Georgetown Hoyas

1. The Hoyas will return to the NCAA Tournament

Georgetown Hoyas — Georgetown missed the Big Dance in 2014 but figures to return in 2015. The Hoyas currently stand at 24 in the RPI and boast a top 10 ranking in strength of schedule. Barring a string of late season defeats, Georgetown should find itself solidly in the NCAA tournament field by mid-March.

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