1984–85 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team
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The 1984–85 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University
. The Head Coach was John Thompson
. The team was a member of the Big East Conference
.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
. The Head Coach was John Thompson
John Thompson (basketball)
John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator...
. The team was a member of the Big East Conference
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
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Roster
| Name | # | Position | Height | Year | Home Town |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Broadnax Horace Broadnax Horace Broadnax is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at Savannah State University. He was born in Plant City, Florida.-Playing career:... |
32 | Guard | 6–1 | Junior | Plant City, FL Plant City, Florida Plant City is a city in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. The population was 34,721 at the 2010 census.... |
| Ralph Dalton | 52 | Forward/Center | 6–11 | Senior | Suitland, MD |
| Patrick Ewing Patrick Ewing Patrick Aloysius Ewing Sr. is a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current assistant coach for the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic. He played most of his career with the NBA's New York Knicks as their starting center and played briefly with the Seattle... |
33 | Center | 7–0 | Senior | Cambridge, MA Cambridge, Massachusetts Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, in the Greater Boston area. It was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England, an important center of the Puritan theology embraced by the town's founders. Cambridge is home to two of the world's most prominent... |
| Kevin Floyd | 12 | Guard | 6–4 | Freshman | Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, California Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California... |
| Ronnie Highsmith | 44 | Forward | 6–8 | Freshman | Robersonville, NC Robersonville, North Carolina Robersonville, incorporated in 1872, is a town located in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,731 at the 2000 census. Robersonville is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region... |
| Michael Jackson Michael Jackson (basketball) Michael Derek Jackson is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round of the 1986 NBA Draft... |
30 | Guard | 6–2 | Junior | Reston, VA Reston, Virginia Reston is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The population was 58,404, at the 2010 Census and 56,407 at the 2000 census... |
| Tyrone Lockhart | 41 | Guard | 5–10 | Sophomore | Hyde Park, MA Hyde Park, Massachusetts Hyde Park is a dissolved municipality and currently the southernmost neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Hyde Park is home to a diverse range of people, housing types and social groups. It is an urban location with suburban characteristics... |
| Bill Martin Bill Martin (basketball) William Martin is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" 205 lb forward and played collegiately at Georgetown University from 1981–85.... |
24 | Forward | 6–7 | Senior | Washington, DC |
| Grady Mateen | 51 | Center | 6–10 | Freshman | Akron, OH Akron, Ohio Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan... |
| Perry McDonald | 25 | Guard/Forward | 6–4 | Freshman | New Orleans, LA New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population... |
| Reggie Williams Reggie Williams (basketball) Reggie Williams is a retired American professional basketball player. His nickname during his playing days was "Silk."-High school and college career:... |
34 | Forward/Guard | 6–7 | Sophomore | Baltimore, MD |
| David Wingate | 40 | Forward/Guard | 6–5 | Junior | Baltimore, MD |
NCAA basketball tournament
- East
- Georgetown (1) 68, Lehigh (16) 43
- Georgetown 63, Temple (8) 46
- Georgetown 65, Loyola, Illinois (4) 53
- Georgetown 60, Georgia Tech 54
- Final Four
- Georgetown 77, St. Johns 59
- Villanova 66, Georgetown 64
Awards and honors
- John ThompsonJohn Thompson (basketball)John R. Thompson, Jr. is an American former basketball coach for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator...
, NABC Coach of the YearNABC Coach of the YearThe NABC Coach of the Year Award has been presented by the National Association of Basketball Coaches since 1959. It is currently sponsored by the UPS Store.-Award winners:-External links:*... - Patrick EwingPatrick EwingPatrick Aloysius Ewing Sr. is a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current assistant coach for the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic. He played most of his career with the NBA's New York Knicks as their starting center and played briefly with the Seattle...
, Adolph Rupp TrophyAdolph Rupp TrophyThe Adolph F. Rupp Trophy is an award given annually to the top player in men's Division I NCAA basketball. It is considered one of the top awards in college basketball. The recipient of the award is selected by an independent panel consisting of national sportswriters, coaches, and sports... - Patrick Ewing, Naismith College Player of the YearNaismith College Player of the YearThe Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
- Patrick Ewing, AP Player of the YearAssociated Press College Basketball Player of the YearThe Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year award was established in 1961 to recognize the best college basketball player of the year, as voted upon by the Associated Press .-AP Player of the Year winners:*2011 — Jimmer Fredette, BYU...
- Patrick Ewing, NABC Player of the YearNABC Player of the YearThe NABC Player of the Year is an award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to recognize the top player in men's college basketball. The award has been given since the 1974–75 season to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball players...
- Patrick Ewing, Sporting News Player of the YearSporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the YearThe Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given to the best men's basketball player in NCAA Division I competition...
- Patrick Ewing, Consensus first team All-American1985 NCAA Men's Basketball All-AmericansThe Consensus 1985 College Basketball All-American team, as determined by aggregating the results of four major All-American teams. To earn "consensus" status, a player must win honors from a majority of the following teams: the Associated Press, the USBWA, The United Press International and the...
- Patrick Ewing, Big East Conference Co-Player of the Year
- Patrick Ewing, Big East Defensive Player of the Year
- Patrick Ewing, 1st Team, All-Big East
- Patrick Ewing, Big East TournamentBig East Men's Basketball TournamentThe Big East Men's Basketball Tournament is the conference championship tournament in men's basketball for the Big East Conference. The winner receives the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. Since 1983, the tournament has been held in Madison Square...
MVP - Patrick Ewing, NCAA East Regional MVP
- Patrick Ewing, NCAA All-Tournament Team
- Bill MartinBill Martin (basketball)William Martin is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" 205 lb forward and played collegiately at Georgetown University from 1981–85....
, 2nd Team, All-Big East - Michael JacksonMichael Jackson (basketball)Michael Derek Jackson is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round of the 1986 NBA Draft...
, 3rd Team, All-Big East - Michael Jackson, Big East All-Tournament team
- David Wingate, 3rd Team, All-Big East
- David Wingate, NCAA All-East Regional
Team players drafted into the NBA
| Year | Round | Pick | Player | NBA Club |
| 1985 1985 NBA Draft The 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. A total of 162 players were selected over 7 rounds by the league's 23 teams. The New York Knicks were awarded the first overall pick, by winning the first-ever NBA Draft Lottery, which was held... |
1 | 1 | Patrick Ewing Patrick Ewing Patrick Aloysius Ewing Sr. is a Jamaican-American retired Hall of Fame basketball player and current assistant coach for the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic. He played most of his career with the NBA's New York Knicks as their starting center and played briefly with the Seattle... |
New York Knicks |
| 1985 | 2 | 26 | Bill Martin Bill Martin (basketball) William Martin is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'7" 205 lb forward and played collegiately at Georgetown University from 1981–85.... |
Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
| 1986 1986 NBA Draft -Drug and health issues involving drafted players:There were various drug-related problems that plagued players in the 1986 NBA draft. Most notable was the death of highly-touted Len Bias. Bias died less than two days after being selected second overall by the defending champion Boston Celtics. His... |
2 | 44 | David Wingate | Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA... |
| 1986 | 2 | 47 | Michael Jackson Michael Jackson (basketball) Michael Derek Jackson is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the 2nd round of the 1986 NBA Draft... |
New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
| 1986 | 7 | 142 | Ralph Dalton | Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team... |
| 1987 1987 NBA Draft The 1987 Draft of the National Basketball Association was held on June 22, 1987 in New York City, New York.This draft is notable for the selection of two future members of the NBA 50 Greatest Players list, David Robinson and Scottie Pippen. Other notable selections include Reggie Miller, Kevin... |
1 | 4 | Reggie Williams Reggie Williams (basketball) Reggie Williams is a retired American professional basketball player. His nickname during his playing days was "Silk."-High school and college career:... |
Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
See also
- Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball
- 1985 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament1985 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe 1985 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. This was the first year the field was expanded to 64 teams, from 53 in the previous year's tournament. It began...