By ROB ROSE Providence College head coach Ed Cooley on Friday added fuel to the rumors that he might make a move to Big East rival Georgetown. When Cooley met the media after his team was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the first round by Kentucky, the coach was asked about the potential move within the conference. Ed Cooley: ‘There are a lot of decisions I … [Read more...] about As Georgetown targets Providence’s Ed Cooley, he has ‘a lot of decisions to make’
Georgetown targeting Providence’s Ed Cooley, Penn State’s Micah Shrewsberry
By ADAM ZAGORIA & ROB ROSE Georgetown is on the hunt for a new head coach. The program fired Hoyas legend Patrick Ewing on Thursday and is targeting Ed Cooley of Providence and Micah Shrewsberry of Penn State, multiple sources said. With both of their teams potentially headed to the NCAA Tournament, there figures to be a lot of attention surrounding both coaches … [Read more...] about Georgetown targeting Providence’s Ed Cooley, Penn State’s Micah Shrewsberry
Georgetown fires legend Patrick Ewing
By SAM LANCE Patrick Ewing is out as Georgetown’s head coach, the school announced Thursday afternoon. The Hoyas will now begin a national search for their next head coach. “Patrick Ewing is the heart of Georgetown basketball,” Georgetown President John J. DeGioia said in a press release. “I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his determination, and for all … [Read more...] about Georgetown fires legend Patrick Ewing
Maryland lands IMG Academy big man Braden Pierce
By ADAM ZAGORIA Braden Pierce committed to Maryland on his official visit this weekend and is off the board. The 7-foot, 3-star prospect from IMG Academy (FL) also considered Missouri, Vanderbilt, Pitt, NC State and Rutgers. “I will be taking my talents to the University of Maryland,” he told ZAGSBLOG ahead of his public announcement. “I chose Maryland because I … [Read more...] about Maryland lands IMG Academy big man Braden Pierce
Georgetown students chant ‘Fire Ewing’ as Hoyas lose 27th straight Big East game
By ADAM ZAGORIA It appears that things are to coming to a head with Patrick Ewing and Georgetown. The program lost its 27th straight Big East regular-season game Tuesday night to Seton Hall, 66-51, getting outscored 39-24 in the second half. During the waning moments, the student section broke out a “Fire Ewing” chant. Those that remain in the Georgetown student … [Read more...] about Georgetown students chant ‘Fire Ewing’ as Hoyas lose 27th straight Big East game