Height:6'8 Weight:205 College:Georgetown Position: SG/SF Classification: Sophomore Birthdate: N/A Professional Player Comparison: Brandon Ingram 17-18 Stats: 9.6 points ( 36% FG/ 35% 3FG/ 74% FT), 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assist Player Strength: Natural Scorer from all three levels Shooter with range Versatility Length Positional size Good feel Good Athleticism Player Weakness: Strength Consistency defensively especially protecting the rim Has to improve as a playmaker Be a more act

Former Paul VI and Georgetown standout Marcus Derrickson came strong in a 77-71 win over the Lakers after subpar outings against the Heat and Raptors to kick off NBA summer league play. Derrickson, scored 24 points (8-18 FG/4-7 3FG) and grabbed 11 rebounds, both game highs, while also being active on defense to finish with 4 steals. The knock on Derrickson as he declared for the draft, was that he was too small to defend big men in the NBA, and not athletic enough to defend t

After averaging 20.4 points, 4.5 assist and 3 steals as a freshman while leading Georgetown to the Sweet 16 and earning Big East Rookie of the Year, the question coming into the his sophomore season was, what would Allen Iverson do for an encore? Iverson put an end to the suspense rather quickly. During the 1995 Preseason N.I.T, the 3-0 Hoyas faced 19th ranked Arizona who came in undefeated in their own right at 3-0. The Wildcats jumped all over the favored Hoyas, building a

(L-R) Washington Wizards Head Coach Scott Brooks, Owner Ted Leonsis, forward Otto Porter Jr and GM Ernie Grunfeld is all smiles after following Porter Jr resigning press conference There wasn’t any drama involved with Otto Porter Jr’s press conference yesterday to officially announce him signing his extension to remain in Washington. The former Georgetown Hoya is now the highest paid (4-year, $106 million) player on the Wizards, that should change once John Wall makes his dec

No stranger to the DC area due to his defensive exploits as center for the Georgetown Hoyas, eight time NBA All Star Dikembe Mutombo needs no introduction. The four time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, sat down with Graham Bensinger for an in depth look into how wise advice from the legendary Bill Russell, recommending Mutombo focus on defense and rebounding, sparked a hall of fame career. Mutombo retired with 3,289 blocks which is second all time behind Hakeem Olajuwon, si

Recently, one of the most influential basketball players of my generation Allen Iverson had a chance to sit down with legendary radio host Sway Calloway, and touch on his iconic basketball career and life after basketball at Reebok's 20th anniversary celebration of in my opinion, Iverson's best shoe, the Question's. Iverson and Sway delved further when the topic's of who are the players in the NBA today that get's him excited and of course his feelings on what an "OFFICIAL" s

The WNBA East leading New York Liberty to most, is a team centered around Tina Charles and Epiphanny Price, with the dynamic duo positioning the Liberty to capture home court advantage throughout the WNBA Playoffs. Although, if you've been paying attention throughout the season, you would know the Liberty bring more to the table than just a Charles and Price show. You will understand that the Liberty are 21-8 due to their depth and balanced attack with six players averaging 5

It feels good to see Allen Iverson getting his FULL due for what he brought to a whole generation of aspiring basketball players, including myself. As special as his NBA run was, for me and im sure many would agree, his time as a Georgetown Hoya was even more special. No one (other than maybe Patrick Ewing,the late Len Bias and Steve Francis) captured the DC area as a collegian the way Iverson did. Here is a treat for you, below are some RARE clips of Iverson crossing, torchi

By Cardell Dudley "I've been to three calf shows, nine horse ropings and seen Elvis once. But I've never seen anything like this in my life." - Hall of Fame basketball coach Nolan Richardson. Even in victory, Richardson the head coach of the defending national champions, Arkansas Razorbacks, was in awe of the talented freshman point guard for the Georgetown Hoyas Allen Iverson. Considering the fact that it was Iverson's debut in college, such praise from someone so highly res

Hoya center Joshua Smith and Head Coach John Thompson III go over adjustments By Cardell Dudley In front of a crowd full of Hoyas fans, Georgetown never threaten, cruised to a 78-46 victory over visiting Towson University. The Hoyas (5-2) fresh off of two hard fought losses to Wisconsin and Butler came in looking to right the ship and right the ship they did. D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera scored a game high 16 points (4-6 FG/2-2 3FG/6-6 FT) to lead the Hoyas while Joshua Smith (12 p

By Cardell Dudley With the 2014-2015 college season upon us, it's only right to give our two cents on who you should keep an eye on throughout the college hoops landscape in the DMV. With the rise of so many local programs such as Towson and George Washington to go along with traditional powers like Georgetown and Maryland, college basketball throughout the DMV may be the deepest its ever been. Let us begin........ D'Vauntes Smith- Rivera Georgetown Junior 6'3 Guard Adversi