Georgetown Hoyas

The Georgetown Hoyas play at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., the lone Big East program in the nation's capital. Under Ed Cooley, the Hoyas aim to restore the glory of the Thompson era. Georgetown's blue and gray colors and the arena's downtown location create a unique home environment. The program has won a national championship and reached three Final Fours. Georgetown's academic prestige and basketball tradition attract recruits from across the country. The Hoyas' presence in D.C. places them in a competitive recruiting market.

Georgetown won the 1984 national championship under John Thompson Jr., with Patrick Ewing leading the way. Thompson became the first Black coach to win an NCAA title. The Hoyas reached the championship game in 1982 and 1985, establishing Georgetown as a 1980s dynasty. Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning, and Dikembe Mutombo are among the program's legendary alumni. The rivalry with Syracuse during the Big East's heyday defined an era of college basketball.