46. Georgetown Hoyas Best Players of Alltime

Jalen Rose

The Georgetown Hoyas are the proud athletic team of Washington D.C.’s own Georgetown University, competing in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big East Conference.

Known for their fierce competition and impressive athleticism, The Hoyas have long been an exciting presence on the collegiate sports scene with 23 varsity level teams across men’s and women’s divisions that strive to bring success both on and off the field or court.

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1. Patrick Ewing

Power forward

Patrick Ewing Career

  • 11× NBA All-Star (1986, 1988–1997)
  • All-NBA First Team (1990)
  • 6× All-NBA Second Team (1988, 1989, 1991–1993, 1997)
  • 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1988, 1989, 1992)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (1986)
  • NBA All-Rookie Team (1986)
  • NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
  • No. 33 retired by New York Knicks
  • NCAA champion (1984)
  • NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1984)
  • National college player of the year (1985)
  • 3× Consensus first-team All-American (1983–1985)
  • 2× Big East Player of the Year (1984, 1985)
  • 4× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1982–1985)
  • 3× First-team All-Big East (1983–1985)
  • Second-team All-Big East (1982)
  • National high school player of the year (1981)
  • McDonald's All-American (1981)
  • 2× First-team Parade All-American (1980, 1981)

Patrick Ewing was one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning numerous awards and accolades including five MVP Awards, three scoring titles, two Rookie of the Year Awards and two All-Star Games.

He played for the New York Knicks from 1985 to 2002 before joining the Houston Rockets following his retirement as a player. 

After coaching at Georgetown University (2005–2007), he returned to coach with the Knicks in 2008 but left again after just one season due to differences with team management.

In May 2018, he was appointed head coach of Georgetown Hoyas, his alma mater and current conference rivals who play in Big East Conference USA Division I. 

Patrick Ewing is married to Donna Smith and they have four children – daughters Kiari Kendrell Ewing (born 1996) and Aneka Elizabeth Ewing (born 2000), son Kiari Mitchell Jr., born 2004) and son Mychelle Gabrielle Faye Ewing (born 2006).

Patrick Ewing is one of the most successful and decorated players in NBA history. He was an 11-time All-Star, 6-time All-NBA First Team selection, 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team honoree and Rookie of the Year winner. 

A 7' 1" center, Patrick Ewing made his debut with the New York Knicks in 1985 and spent 15 seasons with them before joining Seattle SuperSonics for the 2000–2001 season. 

After spending two years with Orlando Magic, Ewing joined Houston Rockets as an assistant coach under Rick Adelman from 2003 to 2007 before becoming head coach of Georgetown Hoyas from 2012 to 2017.

In 2017–2018 he led Georgetown to their first ever NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship appearance while also being named 2018 Naismith College Coach of the Year recipient after leading a squad that averaged 80 points per game en route to capturing 34 victories overall (an unprecedented feat). 

Now entering his 20th year coaching career, Patrick Ewing continues to make a significant impact on both individual players and collegiate programs alike - proving himself as one of basketball's all-time greats.

Also Played For: center basketball, new york knicks

2. Alonzo Mourning

Center

Alonzo Mourning Career

  • NBA champion (2006)
  • 7× NBA All-Star (1994–1997, 2000–2002)
  • All-NBA First Team (1999)
  • All-NBA Second Team (2000)
  • 2× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1999, 2000)
  • 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1999, 2000)
  • 2× NBA blocks leader (1999, 2000)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993)
  • J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2002)
  • No. 33 retired by Miami Heat
  • Consensus first-team All-American (1992)
  • Consensus second-team All-American (1990)
  • Third-team All-American – NABC (1991)
  • Big East Player of the Year (1992)
  • 2× First-team All-Big East (1990, 1992)
  • 3× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1989, 1990, 1992)
  • 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1990, 2000)
  • NCAA blocks leader (1989)
  • National high school player of the year (1988)
  • McDonald's All-American Game MVP (1988)
  • 2× First-team Parade All-American (1987, 1988)
  • Second-team Parade All-American (1986)
  • Virginia Mr. Basketball (1988)

Alonzo Mourning is a five-time NBA Champion and two-time Finals MVP. He was drafted second overall in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets and played for them until 2001.

He then joined the Miami Heat, where he won his first title in 2006 and his second in 2007. In 2008, Mourning retired from professional basketball after playing with the Heat for 13 seasons.

Alonzo currently holds several positions within the Miami Heat organization including Vice President of Player Programs and Development Alonzo Mourning was a dominant player in the NBA for over a decade, winning championships with Miami Heat and New Jersey Nets.

He was an All-NBA selection six times and led the league in blocks twice. After retiring from the game, he founded Alonzo Mourning Foundation to help disadvantaged children in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Also Played For: 2001–02 nba season, nba 2000s

3. Ömer Yurtseven

Center

Ömer Yurtseven Career

  • Turkish Super League champion (2014)
  • Turkish Super Cup winner (2013)
  • Third-team All-ACC (2018)

Yurtseven was born on June 19th, 1998 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He played college basketball for NC State and Georgetown before being drafted by the Miami Heat in 2020 but never signed with them.

Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL). In November 2018, he had a season-high 25 points against Şırnak Basketbol Süper Ligi team ASKİ Konya Mersin.

Europe today. He is a Turkish forward who has spent the majority of his career playing for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super League.

In 2016, he helped lead Fenerbahçe to their first championship title in over twenty years with 23 points and 10 rebounds in the final game. Yurtseven was selected by the Miami Heat as part of the 2018 NBA Draft's second round (38th overall). 

He made his professional debut with Miami on October 18, 2018 against Milwaukee Bucks, recording two points and one rebound off the bench.

Also Played For: miami heat

4. Sleepy Floyd

Sleepy Floyd Career

  • High school: Hunter Huss, (Gastonia, North Carolina)
  • College: Georgetown (1978–1982)
  • NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
  • Selected by the New Jersey Nets
  • Playing career: 1982–1995
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 21, 11, 12
  • 1982–1983: New Jersey Nets
  • 1983–1987: Golden State Warriors
  • 1987–1993: Houston Rockets
  • 1993–1994: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1994–1995: New Jersey Nets
  • NBA All-Star (1987), Consensus first-team All-American (1982), Second-team All-American – AP (1981), 2× First-team All-Big East (1981, 1982), Second-team All-Big East (1980)
  • Points: 12,260 (12.8 ppg)
  • Assists: 5,175 (5.4 apg)
  • Steals: 1,120 (1.2 spg)
  • Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1979 Salvador: National team
  • Men’s basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA U19 World Championship
  • : 1979 Salvador: National team

Sleepy Floyd was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on March 6, 1960. Sleepy played college basketball at Georgetown before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1982 NBA draft.

In his 14-year career he averaged 15.7 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds per game. After retiring from playing professionally in 1995, Sleepy served as a commentator for ESPN's coverage of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament until 2007. 

When he joined Turner Sports as an analyst for their Inside The NBA series and also covered several other sporting events including Wimbledon tennis tournaments and Formula One racing championships for motorsports broadcaster TSN/RDS Canada through to 2018 .

On February 24th 2019, it was announced that Floyd would join CBS Sports as an Analyst for their NCAA Men’s College Basketball coverage starting with the 2019 National Championship Game.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, rockets lakers basketball

5. Otto Porter Jr.

Forward

Otto Porter Jr. Career

  • High school: Scott County Central, (Sikeston, Missouri)
  • College: Georgetown (2011–2013)
  • NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
  • Selected by the Washington Wizards
  • Playing career: 2013–present
  • 2013–2019: Washington Wizards
  • 2019–2021: Chicago Bulls
  • 2021: Orlando Magic
  • 2021–2022: Golden State Warriors
  • 2022–present: Toronto Raptors
  • NBA champion (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2013), Big East Player of the Year (2013), First-team All-Big East (2013)

Otto Porter Jr. was born on June 3, 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri and played collegiately at Georgetown before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2013.

In his three seasons with the Wizards, Porter has averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game while shooting 43% from 3-point range. In 2018, Otto Porter signed a five-year contract with the Toronto Raptors worth $170 million making him one of the highest paid players in NBA history.

As a forward for both teams, he is expected to provide scoring punch off bench alongside All-Star Lauri Markkanen and fellow wing Kawhi Leonard who are perennial MVP contenders respectively in 2019–20 season Otto Porter Jr. is a professional basketball player who has played for the Washington Wizards since 2013.

He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Wizards and won an NBA championship with them in 2018. In 2019, he signed with Chicago Bulls before being traded back to Washington later that season. 

The Raptors acquired him in 2021 and he has remained there ever since, helping them win another title in 2022. Porter is known for his defensive abilities and averaging 13 points per game over his career thus far (including playoffs).

Also Played For: toronto raptors

6. Roy Hibbert

Center

Roy Hibbert Career

  • High school: Georgetown Prep, (North Bethesda, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (2004–2008)
  • NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
  • Selected by the Toronto Raptors
  • Playing career: 2008–2017
  • Position: Center
  • Number: 55, 17, 34
  • Coaching career: 2019–present
  • 2× NBA All-Star (2012, 2014), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014), Consensus second-team All-American (2008), 2× First-team All-Big East (2007, 2008)
  • Points: 6,611 (10.0 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 4,173 (6.3 rpg)
  • Blocks: 1,146 (1.7 bpg)

Roy Hibbert was born on December 11, 1986 in Queens, New York. He played college basketball at Georgetown and was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in 2008.

Roy Hibbert began his career with the Raptors before signing with the Indiana Pacers in 2013. In 2017, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as a development coach for their NBA team.

Hibbert was a two-time All-Star, first team all conference and consensus second team All American. Hibbert had an excellent career in the NBA averaging 10 points and six rebounds per game over 6,611 total minutes played.

Roy Hibbert is currently the head coach of player development for the Philadelphia 76ers after retiring from playing in 2019.

Also Played For: indiana pacers

7. Dikembe Mutombo

Center

Dikembe Mutombo Career

  • High school: Institute Boboto (Kinshasa, DR Congo)
  • College: Georgetown (1988–1991)
  • NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
  • Selected by the Denver Nuggets
  • Playing career: 1991–2009
  • Position: Center
  • Number: 55
  • 1991–1996: Denver Nuggets
  • 1996–2001: Atlanta Hawks
  • 2001–2002: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2002–2003: New Jersey Nets
  • 2003–2004: New York Knicks
  • 2004–2009: Houston Rockets
  • 8× NBA All-Star (1992, 1995–1998, 2000–2002), All-NBA Second Team (2001), 2× All-NBA Third Team (1998, 2002), 4× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), 3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1997, 1998, 2001), 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1995, 1999, 2002), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992), 2× NBA rebounding leader (2000, 2001), 3× NBA blocks leader (1994–1996), IBM Award (1999), No. 55 retired by Atlanta Hawks, No. 55 retired by Denver Nuggets, Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1991), First-team All-Big East (1991), Second-team All-Big East (1990), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1991)
  • Points: 11,729 (9.8 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 12,359 (10.3 rpg)
  • Blocks: 3,289 (2.8 bpg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Dikembe Mutombo is a 7 foot 2 inch and 260-pound center who was drafted 4th overall in the 1991 NBA draft. He played his entire career with the Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks, retiring after nine seasons in 2009.

Mutombo is widely considered one of the greatest centers to ever play the game, winning five MVP Awards and two Finals MVPs during his time in the NBA. 

In 2006, he was named an honorary citizen of Kinshasa, DR Congo - a city that he helped build from scratch as a player for both Denver Nuggets (1991-1996) and Atlanta Hawks (1996-2001).

After retirement, Mutombo has devoted himself to humanitarian work with numerous charities around the world including Operation Smile which helps children with cleft lip or palates receive surgery abroad free of charge. 

Mutombo was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He played on six different teams and won three Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Dikembe Mutombo is also a humanitarian, working with several charities throughout Africa. In 1999, he was awarded the IBM Award for his contributions to technology and business.

Also Played For: denver nuggets, nba defensive

8. Allen Iverson

Point guard

Allen Iverson Career

  • High school: Bethel (Hampton, Virginia)
  • College: Georgetown (1994–1996)
  • NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
  • Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Playing career: 1996–2011
  • Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
  • Number: 3, 1
  • 1996–2006: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2006–2008: Denver Nuggets
  • 2008–2009: Detroit Pistons
  • 2009: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2009–2010: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2010–2011: Beşiktaş J.K.
  • NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), 11× NBA All-Star (2000–2010), 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA First Team (1999, 2001, 2005), 3× All-NBA Second Team (2000, 2002, 2003), All-NBA Third Team (2006), NBA Rookie of the Year (1997), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1997), 4× NBA scoring champion (1999, 2001, 2002, 2005), 3× NBA steals leader (2001–2003), NBA 75th Anniversary Team, No. 3 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Consensus first-team All-American (1996), First-team All-Big East (1996), Second-team All-Big East (1995), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1995, 1996), Big East Rookie of the Year (1995), First-team Parade All-American (1993)
  • Points: 24,368 (26.7 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 3,394 (3.7 rpg)
  • Assists: 5,624 (6.2 apg)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as player
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2004 Athens: United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 2003 San Juan: United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: United States
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing the  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 2004 Athens: United States
  • FIBA Americas Championship
  • : 2003 San Juan: United States
  • Summer Universiade
  • : 1995 Fukuoka: United States

Allen Iverson was born in Hampton, Virginia on June 7, 1975. He attended high school at Bethel (Hampton, Virginia) and played for the school's basketball team before heading to Georgetown.

Allen Iverson was drafted with the first overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1996 and spent his entire career there until 2011 when he retired from playing professional basketball. 

Allen Iverson is best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons where he won three straight MVP Awards between 2008-2009 respectively.

Injuries have been cited as a factor in Allen Iverson's retirement but he remains one of the most iconic players in NBA history Allen Iverson is a retired professional basketball player who was most well-known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Throughout his career, AI was nominated for numerous awards and accolades, including NBA Most Valuable Player (2001), 11 All-Star appearances, 2 MVPs, 3 All-NBA First Team nods, and 1 Third Team selection.

In 2007, he became one of only six players in NBA history to record over 30,000 points, 10,000 assists, and 50000 rebounds in their career - an accomplishment he achieved during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Also Played For: nba 75th anniversary team, big 3

9. Jeff Green

Power forward

Jeff Green Career

  • High school: Northwestern (Hyattsville, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (2004–2007)
  • NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 2007–present
  • 2007–2011: Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 2011,, 2012–2015: Boston Celtics
  • 2015–2016: Memphis Grizzlies
  • 2016: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 2016–2017: Orlando Magic
  • 2017–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2018–2019: Washington Wizards
  • 2019: Utah Jazz
  • 2020: Houston Rockets
  • 2020–2021: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2021–present: Denver Nuggets
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008), Second-team All-American – USBWA (2007), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2007), Big East Player of the Year (2007), First-team All-Big East (2007), Second-team All-Big East (2006), Big East tournament MVP (2007), Big East Rookie of the Year (2005)

Jeff Green was drafted 5th overall in the 2007 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He has played for Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic over the course of his career.

In 2017, he joined Denver Nuggets and is currently playing there. Jeff Green stands at 6'8" tall with a weight of 235 pounds (107 kg). 

His skills as both a power forward and center have seen him play in multiple leagues around the world including the NBA where he currently plays for Denver Nuggets Green was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft.

Green had a successful rookie campaign, averaging 8.5 points and 4 rebounds per game en route to being named to the All-Rookie First Team. In 2008, Green improved his averages to 10 points and 5 rebounds per game while helping lead Boston to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. 

After four seasons with Boston, he signed with Memphis as part of a three-team trade that sent Rudy Gay to Toronto and Courtney Lee to Memphis; however, he only played one season for them before signing with Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent in 2016.

With LA Clippers, Green averaged 17 points on 54% shooting from 3-point range over two seasons before being traded back east once again - this time joining Orlando Magic - in 2017 where he continued his strong play leading them into playoff contention both years.

However, they were unable or unwilling (due mainly to salary cap constraints)to keep him around after 2018 which led him onto the Cleveland Cavaliers following their acquisition of Anthony Bennett from Utah Jazz at midseason 2019.

Also Played For: seattle supersonics

10. Reggie Williams

Reggie Williams Career

  • High school: Paul Laurence Dunbar, (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (1983–1987)
  • NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
  • Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
  • Playing career: 1987–1997
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • Number: 34, 2, 7
  • 1987–1989: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 1989–1990: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 1990: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1991–1996: Denver Nuggets
  • 1996: Indiana Pacers
  • 1996–1997: New Jersey Nets
  • NCAA champion (1984), Consensus first-team All-American (1987), Big East Player of the Year (1987), 2× First-team All-Big East (1986, 1987), Mr. Basketball USA (1983), McDonald's All-American (1983), First-team Parade All-American (1983)
  • Points: 7,508 (12.5 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 2,393 (4.0 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,402 (2.5 apg)

Reggie Williams was born on March 5, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended high school at Paul Laurence Dunbar and went on to play college basketball for Georgetown.

In 1987, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the fourth overall pick and played professionally for them until 1997. During his time in the NBA, Reggie averaged 17 points per game over his career.

He retired from professional basketball in 1997 and now coaches youth players in Baltimore alongside his wife Jaimie King-Williams who also played professionally as a point guard. Reggie Williams is a former NBA player who played for the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and New Jersey Nets.

Reggie was an excellent all-around player in his career, averaging 12.5 points per game and 4 rebounds per contest. He won two consecutive Big East Player of the Year Awards (1986, 1987) and was also named Mr. Basketball USA in 1983. 

After playing college ball at Virginia Tech, Williams went on to have a successful professional career with stints with the Nuggets, Pacers and Nets over six seasons total.

11. Jamorko Pickett

Detroit Pistons

Jamorko Pickett Career

  • High school: , Eastern, (Washington, D.C.), Massanutten Military Academy, (Woodstock, Virginia)
  • College: Georgetown (2017–2021)
  • NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2021–present
  • 2021–2022: Detroit Pistons
  • 2021–2022: →Motor City Cruise
  • 2022–present: Cleveland Charge
  • Big East All-Freshman Team (2018)

Pickett attended high school in Washington, D.C., and played for Eastern High School's basketball team. He then went on to play college ball at Massanutten Military Academy before being drafted by the Cleveland Charge in 2018.

Pickett is a small forward / power forward who can shoot from outside and inside the three-point line, as well as drive to the basket unimpeded. 

In his rookie season with the Charge, Pickett averaged 12 points per game while also grabbing six rebounds and two assists off of the bench – all whilst playing under 20 minutes per game averagely throughout the campaign due to Cleveland's deep rotation heading into playoffs.

As a result of his promising start to professional basketball career, Pickett was named an NBA G League All-Star for 2019/20 before joining Cleveland's playoff roster as they reached their first ever Finals appearance against Milwaukee Bucks.

Where he contributed five points (on 2-of-2 shooting) along with four rebounds over just 16 minutes of action during Game 4 loss which ultimately led to Milwaukee advancing to their first championship series win since 1971/72 season.

Also Played For: nba g league

12. Michael Sweetney

Michael Sweetney Career

  • High school: Oxon Hill (Oxon Hill, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (2000–2003)
  • NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
  • Selected by the New York Knicks
  • Playing career: 2003–2017
  • Position: Power forward
  • Number: 50,60
  • Coaching career: 2019–present
  • Second-team All-American – NABC (2003), Third-team All-American – SN (2003)
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • FIBA U21 World Championship
  • : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Sweetney played in the NBA for 10 seasons, most notably with the New York Knicks. In 2019, he was appointed assistant coach of Yeshiva Maccabees of the Skyline Conference.

Sweetney has a degree from Georgetown and coached there before joining the ranks of coaching staffs. Sweetney has spent his entire playing career in the United States, including stints with the Knicks, Bulls and BayHawks.

Sweetneys standout season came in 2010 when he averaged 14 points and seven rebounds for Cangrejeros de Santurce of Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (LNB). In 2013, Sweetney joined Guaiqueríes de Margarita of the LNBP as a player-coach.

The team made it to the Final Four where they lost to eventual champions Urunday Universitario. Sweeetney rejoined Urunday as an assistant coach this year under head coach David Blatt before taking over at Yeshiva University in 2019.

Also Played For: 2003 nba

13. Jerome Williams

Jerome Williams Career

  • High school: Col. Zadok Magruder, (Rockville, Maryland)
  • College: , Montgomery College (1992–1994), Georgetown (1994–1996)
  • NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 1996–2005
  • Position: Power forward
  • Number: 13, 11, 3
  • 1996–2001: Detroit Pistons
  • 2001–2003: Toronto Raptors
  • 2003–2004: Chicago Bulls
  • 2004–2005: New York Knicks
  • Points: 3,865 (6.6 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 3,743 (6.4 rpg)
  • Steals: 618 (1.1 spg)

Jerome Williams had a successful career in the NBA, playing for the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons. He was a key player for the Wizards during their run to the 2004 NBA Finals.

Jerome Williams was born in Washington, D.C., in 1973. He attended high school at Col. Zadok Magruder in Rockville, Maryland. After high school, Williams played college basketball at Montgomery College and Georgetown.

He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 1996 NBA draft and played for them for six seasons. Williams was a key player for the Wizards during their run to the 2004 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2007 and then to the Detroit Pistons in 2009.

Williams retired from the NBA in 2012 after playing for the 76ers and Pistons. He currently works as a color analyst for NBA TV.

Also Played For: big3

14. DaJuan Summers

Al-Ittihad Jeddah

DaJuan Summers Career

  • High school: McDonogh School, (Owings Mills, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (2006–2009)
  • NBA draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 2009–present
  • 2009–2011: Detroit Pistons
  • 2011: Montepaschi Siena
  • 2011–2012: New Orleans Hornets
  • 2012–2013: Maine Red Claws
  • 2013: Los Angeles Clippers
  • 2013–2014: Budivelnyk Kyiv
  • 2014–2015: Gran Canaria
  • 2015: Westchester Knicks
  • 2016–2017: Pınar Karşıyaka
  • 2017–2018: Galatasaray
  • 2018: Seoul SK Knights
  • 2019: Levallois Metropolitans
  • 2019–2020: Shimane Susanoo Magic
  • 2020: Indios de Mayagüez
  • 2021: Mahram Tehran
  • 2021: Al-Ittihad Jeddah
  • 2022: Mahram Tehran
  • FIBA Asia Champions Cup First Team (2018), Turkish League All-Star (2017), UBL champion (2014), Ukrainian Cup winner (2014), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2013), NBA Development League All-Star (2013), Big East All-Rookie Team (2007)

DaJuan Summers was a 2nd round pick of the Detroit Pistons in the 2009 NBA draft. Summers played three seasons with the Pistons before moving to Italy in 2011.

Summers averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game over his career. Summers was a member of the United States men's national basketball team for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.

Summers is currently a free agent. DaJuan Summers was born on July 31, 1991, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Summers attended Bishop McNamara High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and played for the basketball team there.

DaJuan Summers played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas, and he was a key player for the team during his time there. Summers was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2011 NBA draft, and he played for the team for two seasons.

Summers was traded to the Maine Red Claws in 2013, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2013, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Budivelnyk Kyiv in 2014, and he played for the team for two seasons.

Summers was traded to the Gran Canaria in 2015, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Westchester Knicks in 2016, and he played for the team for two seasons. 

Summers was traded to the Pınar Karşıyaka in 2017, and he played for the team for two seasons. Summers was traded to the Seoul SK Knights in 2018, and he played for the team for two seasons.

Summers was traded to the Levallois Metropolitans in 2019, and he is currently playing for the team. DaJuan Summers has won several awards throughout his career, including the Turkish League All-Star and the UBL champion.

15. David Wingate

David Wingate Career

  • High school: Paul Laurence Dunbar, (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (1982–1986)
  • NBA draft 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall
  • Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
  • Playing career: 1986–2001
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • Number: 25, 55, 11, 26
  • 1986–1989: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 1989–1991: San Antonio Spurs
  • 1991–1992: Washington Bullets
  • 1992–1995: Charlotte Hornets
  • 1995–1998: Seattle SuperSonics
  • 1999–2000: New York Knicks
  • 2000–2001: Seattle SuperSonics
  • NCAA champion (1984), 2× Second-team All-Big East (1984, 1986), Third-team All-Big East (1985), Second-team Parade All-American (1982)
  • Points: 4,166 (5.6 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 1,420 (1.9 rpg)
  • Assists: 1,376 (1.9 apg)

David Wingate was born on December 15, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland. David Wingate played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1986 to 2001. David Wingate is most famous for his time with the San Antonio Spurs, where he won two championships.

David Wingate is also a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame in 2006. David Wingate is currently a radio color commentator for the 76ers. David Wingate has a wife and two children. David Wingate is a devout Christian and is active in ministry.

David Wingate is currently retired from basketball but continues to serve as a radio color commentator. David Wingate has a net worth of $8 million. 

Wingate was a versatile player who excelled at both ends of the court. He was a key member of the Washington Bullets teams that made two NBA Finals appearances.

Wingate later played for the Charlotte Hornets and Seattle SuperSonics before retiring in 1999. Wingate was a two-time All-Star and won a championship with the Seattle SuperSonics in 2000. 

Wingate is currently an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets. Wingate is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team.

Wingate is married with three children. Wingate is a motivational speaker and has spoken at universities and corporate events. Wingate is a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina.

16. Othella Harrington

Othella Harrington Career

  • High school: Murrah (Jackson, Mississippi)
  • College: Georgetown (1992–1996)
  • NBA draft 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
  • Selected by the Houston Rockets
  • Playing career: 1996–2010
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • Number: 32, 24
  • 1996–1999: Houston Rockets
  • 1999–2001: Vancouver Grizzlies
  • 2001–2004: New York Knicks
  • 2004–2006: Chicago Bulls
  • 2006–2008: Charlotte Bobcats
  • 2009: Los Angeles D-Fenders
  • 2009–2010: Petrochimi Bandar Imam BC
  • McDonald's All-American MVP (1992), First-team Parade All-American (1992), Third-team Parade All-American (1991)
  • Points: 5,212 (7.4 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 3,130 (4.4 rpg)
  • Assists: 443 (0.6 apg)
  • Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1995 Fukuoka: National team, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 1993 Valladolid: National team
  • Men’s Basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Summer Universiade
  • : 1995 Fukuoka: National team
  • FIBA U21 World Championship
  • : 1993 Valladolid: National team

Othella Harrington was a two-time All-Star in the NBA, and won an Olympic gold medal with the United States men's national basketball team in 2004. Harrington is a coach with the United States men's national basketball team, and is set to take the reins for the 2022 World Cup.

Harrington was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, and attended Murrah High School. After playing college basketball at Georgetown, Harrington was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1996 NBA draft. Harrington played for the Rockets and the Grizzlies between 1996 and 2010, before retiring in 2011.

Harrington is a two-time champion with the United States men's national basketball team, and won an Olympic gold medal in 2004. 

Harrington is currently a coach with the United States men's national basketball team, and is set to take the reins for the 2022 World Cup. Harrington has two sons, and is married to his wife, Lillie.

Harrington is a power forward and center, and is currently a coach with the United States men's national basketball team.

17. John Duren

John Duren Career

  • High school: Dunbar (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1976–1980)
  • NBA draft 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
  • Selected by the Utah Jazz
  • Playing career: 1980–1983
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 18, 44
  • 1980–1982: Utah Jazz
  • 1982–1983: Indiana Pacers
  • 1983–1984: Lancaster Lightning
  • Big East Player of the Year (1980), First-team All-Big East (1980)
  • Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1979 San Juan: Team competition
  • Representing  United States
  • Men's basketball
  • Pan American Games
  • : 1979 San Juan: Team competition

Born in Washington, D.C., Duren played collegiately at Georgetown and was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 1980. Duren played two seasons with the Jazz and averaged 4.5 points and 2.6 assists in 18 games.

Duren later played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Seattle SuperSonics before retiring in 1993. After playing collegiately at Notre Dame, Duren was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the fourth round of the 1982 NBA Draft.

Duren played for the Pacers for three seasons before being traded to the Lancaster Lightning in 1984. Duren won a Big East Player of the Year award in 1980 and was also a first-team All-Big East selection. Duren played in the NBA for four seasons before retiring in 1986.

Duren earned a degree from Notre Dame in 1986 and later became a basketball coach at his alma mater. Duren passed away in 2016 at the age of 70.

18. Kevin Braswell

Career

  • High school: , Lake Clifton, (Baltimore, Maryland), Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
  • College: Georgetown (1998–2002)
  • NBA draft: 2002 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2002–2016
  • Position: Point guard
  • Coaching career: 2016–present
  • As player:, 2× NZNBL champion (2013, 2015), NBL champion (2011), NBL Best Sixth Man (2011), LNB champion (2006), Third-team All-Big East (2002), Second-team All-Big East (2001), Big East All-Rookie Team (1999), No. 12 retired by Southland Sharks, , As coach:, , 2× NZNBL champion (2016, 2017), NZNBL Coach of the Year (2017)

Braswell played college basketball at Georgetown before being drafted by the NBA in 2002 but never played in the league. Instead, he spent the majority of his playing career in the B.League in Japan with teams such as Akita Northern Happinets and the Toyama Grouses.

Braswell took over as assistant coach for the Happinets in 2016. He is currently in his second season with the team. Braswell has worked as a basketball coach at Lake Clifton High School in Baltimore and Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Braswell was born on January 23, 1979 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Braswell is American and has a wife and two children. Braswell played point guard for the New Zealand Breakers from 2010 to 2011. 

Braswell has had a successful coaching career, guiding the Limoges CSP to the French Cup in 2016. Braswell is a two-time EuroLeague champion as a player with the Spójnia Stargard Szczeciński and the Cimberio Aironi Novara.

Braswell was drafted by the Florida Flame in the fourth round of the 2005 NBA Draft. Braswell has also played for the Kolossos Rodou and Metros de Santiago in the Greek League. Braswell was born in Tournai, Belgium, on October 2, 1988. 

Braswell attended the Selçuk Üniversitesi in Istanbul, Turkey, before playing for Cholet Basket in France. Braswell finished his playing career with the New Zealand Breakers in 2011. Braswell has since begun his coaching career, taking the reins of the Limoges CSP in 2016.

19. John Mahnken

John Mahnken Career

  • High school: Memorial, (West New York, New Jersey)
  • College: Georgetown (1942–1943)
  • Playing career: 1945–1953
  • Position: Center
  • Number: 12, 7, 77, 24, 15, 16, 19
  • 1945–1946: Rochester Royals
  • 1946–1948: Washington Capitols
  • 1948: Baltimore Bullets
  • 1948: Indianapolis Jets
  • 1948–1949: Fort Wayne Pistons
  • 1949–1950: Tri-Cities Blackhawks
  • 1950–1951: Boston Celtics
  • 1951: Indianapolis Olympians
  • 1951–1953: Boston Celtics
  • NBL champion (1946), First-team All-American – Helms (1943)

John Mahnken was born on June 16, 1922 in West New York, New Jersey. He attended Memorial High School in West New York before going on to Georgetown to play college basketball.

Mahnken played for the Georgetown Hoyas from 1942 to 1943. He then played for the Philadelphia Warriors from 1945 to 1953. Mahnken was a center and played numbers 12, 7, 77, 24, 15, and 16.

He retired from playing in 1953 and later worked as a coach. Mahnken died on December 14, 2000 at the age of 78. He was inducted into the Georgetown Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984. Mahnken was a highly successful player in the NBA and is considered one of the best centers of all time.

John Mahnken was a forward who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. Mahnken was a two-time All-Star and winner of the Rookie of the Year award. 

Mahnken was a key player on two championship teams, with the Celtics in 1951 and the Pistons in 1953. Mahnken retired from the NBA in 1958, having played a major role in developing the league.

Mahnken is now a television commentator and ambassador for the game of basketball. John Mahnken is a highly respected member of the NBA Hall of Fame. 

He is a legend in his own right, and his ten seasons in the NBA are a major part of basketball history. John Mahnken is a true pioneer and ambassador for the game of basketball. Mahnken is a great role model and ambassador for the game of basketball.

20. Patrick Ewing Jr.

Patrick Ewing Jr. Career

  • High school: , Marietta (Marietta, Georgia), National Christian Academy, (Fort Washington, Maryland)
  • College: , Indiana (2003–2005), Georgetown (2006–2008)
  • NBA draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
  • Selected by the Sacramento Kings
  • Playing career: 2008–2015
  • Position: Small forward
  • Number: 22
  • Coaching career: 2021–present
  • g, , As player:, , NBA Development League All-Star (2011), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2011), Big East Sixth Man of the Year (2008)
  • Points: 3 (0.4 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 2 (0.3 rpg)
  • Assists: 2 (0.3 apg)

Patrick Ewing Jr. is the son of NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing. He played college basketball at Indiana University before being drafted by the Knicks in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft.

Ewing has been head coach/general manager of the Newfoundland Growlers of the CEBL since 2016. Ewing has also played for the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks in his career.

Ewing is a two-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. Ewing was married to actress and model Gabrielle Union from 2009 to 2013. Ewing has two children with Union.

Ewing is a resident of the Jamaica Estates community in the New York City borough of Queens. Patrick Ewing Jr. was born in Queens, New York on October 17, 1984. He played college basketball at Georgetown and was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft.

Ewing played for the Reno Bighorns, Sioux Falls Skyforce, New Orleans Hornets, Iowa Energy, and Telekom Baskets Bonn in the NBA. 

He retired from professional basketball in 2015. Ewing has since embarked on a coaching career, first as an assistant coach with the Tulsa Shock and then as head coach of the Greek club Nea Kifissia.

He is currently an assistant coach with the New York Knicks. Ewing has been married to Elin Nordegren since 2010. Ewing has two children, son Patrick Jr. (born in 2013) and daughter Sophia (born in 2015). Ewing is a four-time NBA All-Star and a two-time NBA Champion.

21. Bill Martin

Bill Martin Career

  • High school: McKinley (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1981–1985)
  • NBA draft 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall
  • Selected by the Indiana Pacers
  • Playing career: 1985–1995
  • Position: Small forward
  • Number: 22, 26
  • 1985–1986: Indiana Pacers
  • 1986–1987: Cincinnati Slammers
  • 1987: New York Knicks
  • 1987: Staten Island Stallions
  • 1987: Phoenix Suns
  • 1988–1989: Philips Milano
  • 1989: Columbus Horizon
  • 1989–1991: La Crosse Catbirds
  • 1994–1995: Rockford Lightning
  • NCAA champion (1984), Second-team All-Big East (1985), Second-team Parade All-American (1981)

Bill Martin was born in Washington, D.C. in 1962. He attended high school at McKinley in Washington, D.C. and played college basketball at Georgetown. He was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 1985 NBA draft and played for them for six seasons.

He was a small forward and is best known for his time with the Pacers. He retired from professional basketball in 1995. Bill Martin is currently the Director of Player Development for the Pacers. He has also worked as a college basketball coach and is currently the head coach at the IMG Academy.

Bill Martin is married and has two children. He has been involved in various charity work and is known for his involvement in the community. 

Martin was a standout player at the University of Virginia and was drafted by the Cincinnati Slammers in the 1986 NBA draft. Martin spent four seasons with the Slammers and helped lead the team to the playoffs twice.

In 1988, he was traded to the New York Knicks and played with the team for two seasons. In 1988 and 1989, Martin was named to the All-Star team. 

In 1991, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns and played with the team for two seasons. Martin then spent four seasons with the La Crosse Catbirds before retiring from the NBA. Martin was a two-time Olympic gold medalist and is also a four-time All-Star.

He is currently an assistant coach with the Virginia Cavaliers. Martin was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.

22. Jahidi White

Jahidi White Career

  • High school: Cardinal Ritter College Prep, (St. Louis, Missouri)
  • College: Georgetown (1994–1998)
  • NBA draft 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
  • Selected by the Washington Wizards
  • Playing career: 1998–2005
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • Number: 55
  • 1998–2003: Washington Wizards
  • 2003–2004: Phoenix Suns
  • 2004–2005: Charlotte Bobcats
  • Third-team Parade All-American (1994)
  • Points: 1,954 (5.9 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 1,944 (5.8 rpg)
  • Blocks: 355 (1.1 bpg)

Jahidi White attended Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was a standout player. White was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 1998 and made his NBA debut the following year.

White played for the Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers over the course of his career. White was a three-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2000.

White retired from the NBA in 2005 and now works as an assistant coach with the Wizards. Jahidi White is a former professional basketball player who played for the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, and Charlotte Bobcats.

Jahidi White was a third-team Parade All-American in 1994. Jahidi White played college basketball at UCLA. Jahidi White is a 6'7" forward. Jahidi White has played in the NBA for ten seasons. Jahidi White has averaged 5.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in his career.

Jahidi White is a member of the Liberia national basketball team. Jahidi White is the son of former NBA player and coach Rick Majerus. Jahidi White is currently a free agent.

23. Craig Shelton

Craig Shelton Career

  • High school: Dunbar (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1976–1980)
  • NBA draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall
  • Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
  • Playing career: 1980–1986
  • Position: Small forward
  • Number: 11
  • 1980–1981: Atlanta Hawks
  • 1981–1982: Atlantic City Hi-Rollers
  • 1982: Lancaster Lightning
  • 1982–1983: Libertas Forlì
  • 1983–1985: Basket Mestre
  • 1985–1986: Pallacanestro Trieste
  • First-team All-Big East (1980)
  • Points: 240 (4.1 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 141 (2.4 rpg)
  • Assists: 27 (0.5 apg)

Craig Shelton was born on May 1, 1957 in Washington D.C. He played college basketball for Georgetown and was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1980. Shelton played in the NBA for six seasons and had a career scoring average of 10.4 points per game.

Shelton retired from playing in 1986 and has since worked as a basketball analyst for various networks. Craig Shelton was born on January 5, 1967 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Craig Shelton played college basketball at the University of North Carolina.

Craig Shelton was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1988 NBA draft. Craig Shelton played for the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlantic City Hi-Rollers, and the Lancaster Lightning. Craig Shelton was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1995.

Craig Shelton played for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Detroit Pistons. Craig Shelton retired from professional basketball in 2003. 

Craig Shelton has been a head coach for the Binghamton Bearcats and the Delaware 87ers. Craig Shelton was inducted into the North Carolina Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

24. Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje

Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje Career

  • High school: Archbishop Carroll (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1997–2001)
  • NBA draft 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
  • Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Playing career: 2001–2011
  • Position: Center
  • Number: 44
  • 2001–2004: Portland Trail Blazers
  • 2004–2005: Fayetteville Patriots
  • 2005–2006: Panellinios
  • 2006–2007: Alba Berlin
  • 2007–2010: EWE Baskets Oldenburg
  • 2010–2011: Artland Dragons
  • 2011: Bayern Munich

Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje was born on May 20, 1978, in Edéa, Cameroon. Boumtje-Boumtje played college basketball at Georgetown, where he was a two-time All-American.

After being drafted in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers, Boumtje-Boumtje played for the franchise for six seasons. In 2007, Boumtje-Boumtje was traded to the Miami Heat, where he played until 2011.

After his playing career ended, Boumtje-Boumtje began coaching with the Trail Blazers' G-League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. 

At 6'8", Boumtje-Boumtje is a big man with an impressive skill set. Boumtje-Boumtje has experience playing in both the Euroleague and the NBA, and has shown flashes of brilliance.

He is a versatile player who can play both inside and out, and is a good rebounder and passer. Boumtje-Boumtje is a raw talent, but has a lot of potential and is still developing. 

He is a long-term project, and may not be ready for the NBA right away. Boumtje-Boumtje is a project who may take some time to develop, but has a lot of potentials.

He is a big man with a lot of potential, and may have a future in the NBA. Boumtje-Boumtje is a long-term project who may take some time to develop, but has a lot of potential. He is a big man with a lot of potential, and may have a future in the NBA.

25. Don Reid

Don Reid Career

  • High school: Largo (Largo, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (1991–1995)
  • NBA draft 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58th overall
  • Selected by the Detroit Pistons
  • Playing career: 1995–2003
  • Position: Power forward
  • Number: 52, 50
  • 1995–2000: Detroit Pistons
  • 2000: Washington Wizards
  • 2000–2002: Orlando Magic
  • 2002–2003: Detroit Pistons
  • Points: 1,454 (3.6 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 1,169 (2.9 rpg)
  • Blocks: 282 (0.7 bpg)

Don Reid was a standout player at high school, and was highly recruited by Georgetown. He decided to go to Georgetown, and played there from 1991 to 1995.

Reid was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1995 NBA draft, and played for the team from 1995 to 2003. He was a versatile player, and was able to play both shooting guard and small forward.

Reid was a key player for the Pistons, and was often a key contributor on the court. He retired from the NBA in 2003, and now works as a basketball coach. Reid is a two-time All-Star, and was voted to the All-NBA Second Team in 2001.

He is a skilled shooter, and is often credited with helping to revive the Pistons' fortunes in the late 1990s. Reid is a popular figure in the Detroit community, and is always welcomed at Pistons games. He is a dedicated coach, and is currently working with a youth basketball team in the Detroit area.

26. John Thompson

John Thompson Career

  • High school: Archbishop Carroll, (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Providence (1961–1964)
  • NBA draft 1964 / Round: 3 / Pick: 25th overall
  • Selected by the Boston Celtics
  • Playing career: 1964–1966
  • Position: Center
  • Number: 5
  • Coaching career: 1966–1999
  • As player:, 2× NBA champion (1965, 1966), Honorable mention All-American - AP (1964), Second-team Parade All-American (1960), , As coach:, , NCAA champion (1984), 3x NCAA Regional—Final Four (1982, 1984, 1985), 6× Big East Conference tournament champion (1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1989), 5× Big East Conference regular season champion (1980, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1992), 2× Big East 7 division champion (1996–1997), 2× ECAC tournament Southern Region champion (1975, 1976), ECAC Tournament South-Upstate Region champion (1979), Henry Iba Award (1982), NABC Coach of the Year (1985), UPI Coach of the Year (1987), 3× Big East Coach of the Year (1980, 1987, 1992)
  • College: 596–239 (.714)
  • Basketball Hall of Fame as coach
  • College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
  • Medals, , Head Coach for  United States, Men's basketball, Olympic Games, : 1988 Seoul: Team competition
  • Head Coach for  United States
  • Men's basketball
  • Olympic Games
  • : 1988 Seoul: Team competition

John Thompson was born on September 2, 1941 in Washington D.C. He attended Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington D.C. and played for the school's basketball team.

Thompson played college basketball for Providence before being drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1964 NBA draft. Thompson played for the Celtics from 1964 to 1966 and was a key player on the team's championship team in 1966.

Thompson retired from the NBA in 1966 and later became a coach and executive with the Celtics. John Thompson died on August 30, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia at the age of 78. 

John Thompson was a star player at St. Anthony High School in Philadelphia, and then went on to play for the Boston Celtics, where he won two NBA championships.

He then became a successful coach, winning several championships with Georgetown. Thompson's teams were known for their defensive intensity, and he is credited with helping to popularize the " Hoyas " nickname. 

He has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and was named Coach of the Year in 1984 and 1989.

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27. Charles Smith

Charles Smith Career

  • High school: All Saints (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1985–1989)
  • NBA draft: 1989 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1989–2001
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 3, 13
  • 1989–1990: Boston Celtics
  • 1990–1991: Rapid City Thrillers
  • 1991: Boston Celtics
  • 1991: Rockford Lightning
  • 1994: Rockford Lightning
  • 1994–1995: Hartford Hellcats
  • 1995: Omaha Racers
  • 1995: Florida Sharks
  • 1995: Florida Beach Dogs
  • 1995: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 1996: Florida Beach Dogs
  • 1996: Florida Sharks
  • 1996: Red Star Belgrade
  • 1996–1997: Florida Beach Dogs
  • 1997: Iraklis
  • 1997: Rockford Lightning
  • 1997–1998: La Crosse Bobcats
  • 1998: Ourense
  • 1998: Vaqueros de Bayamón
  • 1998–1999: Serapide Pozzuoli
  • 1999: Obras Sanitarias
  • 1999–2000: Record Napoli
  • 2000: Media Broker Messina
  • 2000–2001: La Crosse Bobcats
  • 2001: Liège Basket
  • CBA assists leader (1996), Second-team All-American – AP, UPI (1989), Big East Player of the Year (1989), First-team All-Big East (1989), Second-team All-Big East (1988)
  • Points: 186
  • Rebounds: 76
  • Assists: 115
  • Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1988 Seoul: Team competition
  • Men's basketball
  • Representing  United States
  • Olympic Games
  • : 1988 Seoul: Team competition

Charles Smith was a point guard who played in the NBA from 1989 to 2001. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1989 but did not play for them. He played for the Rapid City Thrillers, Boston Celtics, and Rockford Lightning.

He was a three-time All-Star and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 1994. He retired in 2001. Charles Smith is now a basketball coach in the United States. Charles Smith was drafted by the Hartford Hellcats in the 1994 NBA Draft.

He played for the Hartford Hellcats, Omaha Racers, and Florida Sharks before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995. Charles Smith played for the Iraklis, Rockford Lightning, and Vaqueros de Bayamón before being traded to the Ourense in 1998.

Charles Smith then played for the Record Napoli, Media Broker Messina, and La Crosse Bobcats before signing with the Liège Basket in 2000. Charles Smith retired from professional basketball in 2001. Charles Smith is currently a basketball coach. Charles Smith is married and has two children.

Charles Smith is a former NBA player.

28. Michael Graham

Columbus Horizon

Career

  • High school: Spingarn (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1983–1984)
  • NBA draft 1986 / Round: 4 / Pick: 76th overall
  • Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
  • 1986–1987: Albany Patroons
  • 1986–1987: Charleston Gunners
  • 1987–1988: Wyoming Wildcatters
  • 1988–1989: Rochester Flyers
  • 1989: Tulsa Fast Breakers
  • 1993–1994: Columbus Horizon
  • NCAA champion (1984), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1983)

A 6'9" power forward from Washington, D.C., Michael Graham had a successful NBA career with the Seattle SuperSonics and Chicago Bulls. A 1986 fourth-round pick of the Sonics, Graham spent four seasons in Seattle before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 1991.

In Chicago, Graham became a key player off the bench, averaging 10.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He retired in 1996 after playing in 402 games and scoring 17,512 points. In 2004, Graham became the head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics' D-League affiliate, the Seattle Storm.

In his two seasons as head coach, Graham led the Storm to the D-League championship in 2006 and the playoffs in 2007. In 2009, Graham was hired as an assistant coach for the Seattle SuperSonics. In 2013, he was named the head coach of the Bulls' D-League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.

Michael Graham is married and has two children.

29. Henry Sims

De' Longhi Treviso Basket

Henry Sims Career

  • High school: Mt. Saint Joseph, (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (2008–2012)
  • NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2013: Erie BayHawks
  • 2013: New Orleans Hornets
  • 2013: Petron Blaze Boosters
  • 2013–2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 2013: →Canton Charge
  • 2014–2015: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2015–2016: Grand Rapids Drive
  • 2016: Brooklyn Nets
  • 2016: Salt Lake City Stars
  • 2016–2017: Shanxi Brave Dragons
  • 2017: Salt Lake City Stars
  • 2017–2018: Vanoli Cremona
  • 2018–2019: Virtus Roma
  • 2019–2020: Fortitudo Bologna
  • 2020–2021: Incheon Electroland Elephants
  • 2021: Reggio Emilia
  • 2021–2022: Universo Treviso
  • 2022–present: Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus
  • NBA Development League All-Star (2013), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2008)

Henry Sims is a former Georgetown player who was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in 2012 but never played in the NBA. Sims played in the Korean Basketball League for Ulsan Mobis Phoebus in 2014.

Sims is a center and power forward who is averaging 14.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game this season. Sims is from Baltimore, Maryland and played high school basketball at Mt. Saint Joseph. Sims started his professional career with the Erie BayHawks in 2012 before playing for the New Orleans Hornets in 2013.

Sims is a key player for Ulsan Mobis Phoebus this season and is expected to help the team make the playoffs. Sims is a versatile player who can play both center and power forward. 

Sims is in his fourth season in the Korean Basketball League and is one of the most consistent players on the team. Sims is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.

He is a valuable member of the Ulsan Mobis Phoebus team.

30. Hollis Thompson

Philadelphia 76ers

Hollis Thompson Career

  • High school: Loyola (Los Angeles, California)
  • College: Georgetown (2009–2012)
  • NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2012–present
  • 2012–2013: Tulsa 66ers
  • 2013–2017: Philadelphia 76ers
  • 2017: Austin Spurs
  • 2017: New Orleans Pelicans
  • 2017–2018: Olympiacos
  • 2018–2019: Northern Arizona Suns
  • 2019: Crailsheim Merlins
  • 2019–2020: Stockton Kings
  • 2022: Sacramento Kings

Thompson was undrafted out of Georgetown in 2012 and spent the next two seasons playing in the NBA Development League. He was signed by the 76ers in 2015 and played in 57 games, averaging 8.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.

In 2016, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves and played in 44 games, averaging 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. In 2017, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets and played in 63 games, averaging 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.

In 2018, he was traded to the Orlando Magic and played in 31 games, averaging 8.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. Thompson is a strong two-way player who can shoot from long range and score in the paint. He is a free agent and is expected to sign with a new team in the near future.

Thompson is a native of Pasadena, California. Thompson is married and has two children.

31. Buddy O'Grady

Buddy O Career

  • High school: , St. Peter's Boys, (Staten Island, New York)
  • College: Georgetown (1939–1942)
  • Playing career: 1946–1949
  • Position: Guard
  • Number: 6, 21, 9
  • Coaching career: 1949–1952

Buddy O'Grady was born in 1920 in New York City and died in 1992 at the age of 72. O'Grady was a professional American football player who played as a fullback for the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts.

O'Grady was known for his powerful running and blocking abilities. O'Grady was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973. O'Grady is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time.

O'Grady is the father of actor John O'Grady. O'Grady is the subject of the documentary film "The Buddy O'Grady Story." O'Grady is the author of the book "The Life and Times of Buddy O'Grady." O'Grady is widely regarded as one of the most influential football players of all time.

Buddy O'Grady was a guard who played in the NBA for six seasons, with the Washington Capitols, St. Louis Bombers, Providence Steamrollers, and Georgetown. 

O'Grady was known for his smooth shooting and strong play on defense. After playing in the NBA, O'Grady became a coach, spending two seasons as the head coach of Georgetown.

O'Grady is currently the head coach of the Maine Red Claws in the NBA Development League.

32. Tommy O'Keefe

Tommy O Career

  • High school: St. Peter's Preparatory, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
  • College: Georgetown (1946–1950)
  • NBA draft 1950 / Round: 4 / Pick: 40th overall
  • Selected by the Washington Capitols
  • Playing career: 1950–1951
  • Position: Guard
  • Points: 23 (3.8 ppg)
  • Rebounds: 7 (1.2 rpg)
  • Assists: 10 (1.7 apg)

Tommy O'Keefe was born on June 3, 1928 in Jersey City, New Jersey. O'Keefe attended high school at St. Peter's Preparatory in Jersey City, where he was a star basketball player.

He played college basketball at Georgetown, where he was a two-time All-American. O'Keefe was drafted by the NBA in the 1950 draft. He played for the Philadelphia Warriors and the St.

Louis Hawks. O'Keefe retired from the NBA in the early 1960s. He then started coaching basketball. O'Keefe died on October 18, 2015 at the age of 87. Tommy O'Keefe was a guard for the Washington Capitols and Baltimore Bullets during his playing career.

O'Keefe was a standout player at Georgetown and was drafted in the first round of the 1950 NBA Draft. O'Keefe coached the Georgetown Hoyas from 1960-1966. He led the team to the NCAA Tournament in 1962 and 1964. O'Keefe finished his playing career with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists in the NBA.

O'Keefe is currently a basketball coach at the College of William & Mary.

33. Bill Bolger

Bill Bolger Career

  • High school: Xavier, (New York City, New York)
  • College: Georgetown (1950–1953)
  • NBA draft 1953 / Round: 11 / Pick: 89th overall
  • Selected by the Milwaukee Hawks
  • Playing career: 1953–1954
  • Position: Small forward
  • Number: 16, 14
  • 1953–1954: Baltimore Bullets
  • Points: 56
  • Rebounds: 36
  • Assists: 11

Bill Bolger was a hard-nosed player who helped lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their only NBA championship in 1971. Bolger was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft in 1953 and played for the team until 1971.

After playing in the NBA, Bolger played for the Toronto Huskies of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Development League (NBDL) from 1972 to 1974. Bill Bolger is best known for his time with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he won an NBA championship in 1971.

Bolger later played for the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. 

Bolger also played in the Italian Serie A, the Greek Basket League, and the Japanese Basketball League. Bolger was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.

Bolger died on October 8, 2009 at the age of 78 after a long battle with cancer.

34. Robert Churchwell

Robert Churchwell Career

  • High school: Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1990–1994)
  • NBA draft: 1994 / Undrafted
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Number: 21
  • 1994–1996: Chicago Rockers
  • 1996: Golden State Warriors
  • 1996–1997: La Crosse Bobcats
  • 1997: Florida Beachdogs
  • CBA All-Rookie Second Team (1995)

Churchwell was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. He attended high school at Gonzaga and played for the Bulldogs basketball team. After graduating from high school, Churchwell attended Georgetown and played for the Hoyas basketball team.

In 1994, Churchwell was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers but he never played in the NBA. After playing in the NBA Development League for several seasons, Churchwell retired from professional basketball in 2007. In 2010, Churchwell was named the head coach of the Georgetown men's basketball team.

He has led the Hoyas to two NCAA tournament appearances, in 2012 and 2015. Churchwell is considered one of the best shooting guards in NBA history. 

He was inducted into the Gonzaga Hall of Fame in 2016. He was drafted by the Chicago Rockers in 1994 and played for them until 1996. He was then drafted by the Golden State Warriors and played for them until 1997.

He was then drafted by the La Crosse Bobcats and played for them until 1997. He then played for the Florida Beachdogs until 1998. He then played for the Memphis Grizzlies from 1998 to 2002. 

He then played for the Miami Heat from 2002 to 2004. He then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 2004 to 2007. He then retired in 2007. He was then hired by the Minnesota Timberwolves as an assistant coach in 2008.

35. Andy Kostecka

Andy Kostecka Career

  • High school: Bloomfield, (Bloomfield, New Jersey)
  • College: Georgetown (1941–1943, 1946–1948)
  • BAA draft 1948 / Round: -- / Pick: --
  • Selected by the Indianapolis Jets
  • Playing career: 1948–1949
  • Position: Forward
  • Number: 70
  • 1948–1949: Indianapolis Jets
  • Points: 135 (6.4 ppg)
  • Assists: 14 (0.7 apg)

Andy Kostecka was born on February 10, 1921, in Newark, New Jersey. Kostecka attended high school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and then went on to attend Georgetown University.

He played basketball and was the captain of the basketball team at Georgetown. Kostecka was drafted into the US Army in 1945 and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. After his servicemen, he returned to Georgetown and finished his degree in 1948.

Kostecka started his career as a basketball coach at both Bloomfield High School and the United States Naval Academy. In the 1960s, he became the head coach at the University of Maryland. Kostecka was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978 and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.

Kostecka died on January 17, 2007, at the age of 85. Kostecka was selected by the Indianapolis Jets in the 1948 BAA draft. Kostecka played with the Jets for two seasons and averaged 6.4 points and 0.7 assists per game. 

Kostecka is best known for scoring 35 points in the 1949 playoffs against the Rochester Royals. Kostecka retired from the NBA after the 1949 season and returned to his hometown of Buffalo. Kostecka passed away in 2014 at the age of 93.

36. Dan Kraus

Dan Kraus Career

  • High school: DeWitt Clinton, (Bronx, New York)
  • College: Georgetown (1942–1943, 1946–1948)
  • BAA draft 1948 / Round: – / Pick: –
  • Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
  • Playing career: 1948–1949
  • Position: Point guard
  • Number: 15
  • 1948–1949: Baltimore Bullets
  • Second-team All-American – Helms (1947)
  • Points: 21 (1.6 ppg)
  • Assists: 7 (0.5 apg)

Dan Kraus was born in New York City in 1922. He played high school basketball at DeWitt Clinton and then attended Georgetown University. Kraus was drafted into the Army in 1948 and served in the Korean War.

After his discharge, Kraus played for the Baltimore Bullets and Boston Celtics before retiring in 1963. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1976. Kraus lived in Maryland until his death in 2012 at the age of 90.

He is remembered for his prolific scoring career and his dedication to the sport. Dan Kraus was a great humanitarian and served on numerous boards and committees throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Dan Kraus was a point guard for the Baltimore Bullets during the 1948-49 season. He averaged 1.6 points and 7.5 assists per game. Dan Kraus was a Second-team All-American in 1947. Dan Kraus played collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dan Kraus was drafted by the Bullets in the fourth round of the 1949 NBA Draft. Dan Kraus died in 2002 at the age of 69.

37. Ray Corley

Ray Corley Career

  • High school: St. Peter's Boys (Staten Island, New York)[1]
  • College: , Notre Dame (1945–1946), Georgetown (1946–1949)
  • NBA draft 1949 / Round: 5 / Pick: –
  • Selected by the Providence Steamrollers
  • Playing career: 1949–1953
  • Position: Guard
  • Number: 4, 9 ,12, 4
  • 1949–1950: Syracuse Nationals
  • 1950–1951: Baltimore Bullets
  • 1951: Tri-Cities Blackhawks
  • 1951: Utica Pros
  • 1951–1952: Wilkes-Barre Barons
  • 1952: Elmira Colonels
  • 1952–1953: Fort Wayne Pistons

Ray Corley was born in 1928 in New York City. He attended high school in Staten Island and then college at Notre Dame and Georgetown. Ray Corley began his career in show business as a dancer and singer.

Ray Corley later became an actor and appeared in many movies and television shows over the years. Ray Corley retired from acting in the early 1990s but continued to work as a stage manager and choreographer.

Ray Corley died in 2007 at the age of 79. Ray Corley was a guard who played in the NBA from 1949 to 1953. Corley was drafted by the Providence Steamrollers in the fifth round of the 1949 NBA draft. Corley played for the Syracuse Nationals, Baltimore Bullets, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Utica Pros, and Wilkes-Barre Barons in his career.

Corley finished his career with the Fort Wayne Pistons. Corley had a career average of 4.4 points and 2.2 assists per game. Corley was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. Corley died in 1983 at the age of 54.

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38. Jonathan Wallace

Jonathan Wallace Career

  • High school: Sparkman (Harvest, Alabama)
  • College: Georgetown (2004–2008)
  • NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2008–2016
  • Position: Point guard
  • German Pro A champion (2011), NBA D-League champion (2010), BBL champion (2009), Second-team All-Big East (2008)
  • Medals, , FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup, : Luanda 2015: Rec do Libolo
  • FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup
  • : Luanda 2015: Rec do Libolo

Wallace spent four seasons at Georgetown before being drafted by the NBA. Wallace played in the NBA for three seasons before retiring in 2016. Wallace is a two-time All-Star and was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year in 2013.

Wallace is the father of two children and is currently an assistant coach for the Miami Heat. Wallace is a graduate of Sparkman High School in Harvest, Alabama. Jonathan Wallace was a highly successful guard in Europe, winning several titles and accolades.

Wallace played for several teams in Europe, most notably the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Bayern Munich. Wallace is currently an assistant coach for Georgetown University. Wallace is a two-time D-League champion and German Pro A champion. Wallace is a versatile player, playing both guard positions.

Wallace is currently playing in the NBA D-League with the Walter Tigers Tübingen. Wallace is a skilled shooter, averaging over two three-pointers per game in his career. Wallace is a hard worker, averaging over 20 minutes per game in his career. Wallace is a tireless defender, often leading his teams in rebounding.

39. Austin Freeman

Austin Freeman Career

  • High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
  • College: Georgetown (2007–2011)
  • NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2011–present
  • 2011–2012: Fulgor Libertas Forlì
  • 2012–2013: Hapoel Eilat
  • 2013: Maccabi Ashdod
  • 2013–2014: Iowa Energy
  • 2014–2015: Upea Capo d'Orlando
  • 2015: Acea Roma
  • 2015: Titanes del Distrito Nacional
  • 2015–2016: Bermè Viola Reggio Calabria
  • 2017–2018: Cañeros del Este
  • 2018–present: San Carlos
  • First-team All-Big East (2011), Second-team All-Big East (2010), Big East All-Freshman Team (2008), First-team Parade All-American (2007), McDonald's All-American (2007)

Freeman played college basketball at Georgetown before being drafted by the NBA in 2011. Freeman has played for several teams in the NBA, most notably the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Freeman has also played for the Spanish ACB League's Barcelona Dragons, the Greek League's Larissa BC, and the Italian League's Bologna Bears. Freeman is a three-time All-Star and has won multiple awards, including the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2016.

Freeman is married and has two children. Austin Freeman was a two-time All-Big East selection while playing at Fulgor Libertas Forlì. Freeman was drafted in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. 

Freeman played in the NBA for six seasons, most notably with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Portland Trail Blazers. Freeman played for the Israeli team, Hapoel Eilat, in the 2013–2014 season. 

Freeman has also played for the Iowa Energy, Acea Roma, Titanes del Distrito Nacional, and the Capo d'Orlando in the Italian League. Freeman most recently played for the San Carlos in the Venezuelan League. Freeman is currently a player agent.

40. Victor Page

Career

  • High school: , McKinley Tech, (Washington, D.C.), The Winchendon School, (Winchendon, Massachusetts)
  • College: Georgetown (1995–1997)
  • NBA draft: 1997 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 1997–2001
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • 1997–1998: Sioux Falls Skyforce
  • 1998: Pop Cola 800s
  • 1999: Sioux Falls Skyforce
  • 1999–2000: Scaligera Basket
  • 2000–2001: Sioux Falls Skyforce
  • 2001: Fargo-Moorhead Beez
  • CBA All-Rookie Team (1998), AP honorable mention All-American (1997), First-team All-Big East (1997), Big East All-Rookie team (1996)

Victor Page played high school basketball at McKinley Tech in Washington, D.C. and then at The Winchendon School in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Page went on to play college basketball at Georgetown and was not drafted into the NBA.

Page began his professional basketball career with the Yakima Sun Kings of the NBA Development League. Page then played for the Memphis Grizzlies, the Toronto Raptors, and the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. Page has also played in the EuroLeague and the Italian League.

Page is currently a free agent and is a member of the Atlanta Hawks. Page has appeared in over 500 games in the NBA and has averaged 5.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. 

Page has also won two championships with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2004 and 2008. Page is a two-time All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA Third Team twice.

41. Mark Tillmon

Career

  • High school: Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.)
  • College: Georgetown (1986–1990)
  • NBA draft: 1990 / Undrafted
  • Position: Guard
  • 1990–1991: Quad City Thunder
  • 1991: San Jose Jammers
  • 1991–1992: Bakersfield Jammers
  • 1992: Albany Patroons
  • 1992–1993: Elosúa León
  • 1993–1994: Yakima Sun Kings
  • 1994–1995: Rapid City Thrillers
  • First-team All-Big East (1990), Big East All-Freshman Team (1987), AP honorable mention All-American (1990), McDonald's All-American (1986), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1986)

Tillmon attended Gonzaga and was a standout player there. He wasUndrafted in the 1990 NBA Draft and played in the Quad City Thunder for one season. Tillmon then played for the Georgetown Hoyas.

He was a two-time All-American and led the Hoyas to the Final Four in 1993. Tillmon was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the fourth round of the 1993 NBA Draft. He played for the Magic, Indiana Pacers, and Portland Trail Blazers over the next few years.

Tillmon retired from the NBA in 2001. Tillmon has since worked as a basketball analyst for TNT. Tillmon was inducted into the Georgetown University Hall of Fame in 2013. Tillmon played high school basketball at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, California.

Tillmon was a four-year letterwinner at San Jose State and helped lead the Spartans to the Big East Conference title in 1990. Tillmon was drafted in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Tillmon played in the NBA for 10 seasons, with the Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, and Sacramento Kings.

Tillmon was a three-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA selection. Tillmon was the first player in NBA history to score over 20,000 points and grab over 10,000 rebounds in his career. 

Tillmon retired from the NBA in 2003. Tillmon was inducted into the San Jose State Hall of Fame in 2007. Tillmon currently works as a basketball analyst for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

42. Brandon Bowman

Brandon Bowman Career

  • High school: Westchester (Los Angeles, California)
  • College: Georgetown (2002–2006)
  • NBA draft: 2006 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2006–present
  • 2006–2008: Bakersfield Jam
  • 2008: Ignis Novara
  • 2008–2009: Telekom Bonn
  • 2009–2010: Tofaş
  • 2010–2011: Lukoil Academic
  • 2011: Le Mans
  • 2011: FMP Železnik
  • 2011–2012: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
  • 2012: Wonju Dongbu Promy
  • 2012: Seoul Samsung Thunders
  • 2013: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
  • 2013–2014: Rasta Vechta
  • 2014: Wellington Saints
  • 2014–2015: Medi Bayreuth
  • 2015: Atenienses de Manatí
  • 2015–2016: AEK Larnaca
  • 2016–2017: Spirou Charleroi
  • 2017: Maccabi Kiryat Gat
  • 2017–2018: Maccabi Haifa
  • 2019: Maccabi Rehovot
  • 2019: Hawke's Bay Hawks
  • 2019–2020: Kagawa Five Arrows
  • 2020: Panionios
  • 2020–2021: Gießen 46ers
  • Cypriot League champion (2016), NZNBL champion (2014), NZNBL All-Star Five (2019), 2× Israeli League All-Star (2012, 2018), TBL All-Star (2010), Third-team All-Big East (2005)

Brandon Bowman was born on October 15, 1984 in Beverly Hills, California. Bowman played college basketball at Georgetown before being drafted by the NBA in 2006.

In his career, Bowman has played for the Bakersfield Jam, Ignis Novara, and Telekom Bonn. Bowman is most notable for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played from 2016 to 2018.

Bowman is a power forward and center who is known for his high-intensity play. Brandon Bowman is currently a free agent and is likely to be signed by another team in the near future. Brandon Bowman is a professional basketball player who has played in several leagues in Europe and the United States.

Brandon Bowman played for the Tofaş club in the Turkish Basketball Super League from 2009 to 2010. He then played for the Lukoil Academic club in the Greek Basket League from 2010 to 2011. 

He then played for the Le Mans club in the French Ligue Nationale B from 2011 to 2012. He then played for the Maccabi Rishon LeZion club in the Israeli Premier League from 2012 to 2013. He then played for the Seoul Samsung Thunders club in the Korean League from 2013 to 2014. 

He then played for the Wellington Saints club in the New Zealand National Basketball League from 2014 to 2015. He then played for the Medi Bayreuth club in the German Basketball Bundesliga from 2015 to 2016. He then played for the AEK Larnaca club in the Greek League from 2016 to 2017.

He then played for the Spirou Charleroi club in the Belgian League from 2017 to 2018. He then played for the Maccabi Haifa club in the Israeli League from 2018 to 2019. 

He then played for the Kagawa Five Arrows club in the Japanese League from 2019 to 2020. He is currently playing for the Panionios club in the Greek League.

43. Bob Sharpenter

Bob Sharpenter was a basketball player at Georgetown University in the early 1960s. After playing for the Hoyas, Sharpenter became the head coach of the Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team in 1967.

He led Maryland to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a berth in the 1978 Final Four. Sharpenter retired from coaching in 1988, but remained involved in the sport as a television commentator.

Sharpenter was inducted into the Georgetown Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. He died in 2013 at the age of 84. The Bob Sharpenter Award is given to the best male college basketball player in the United States. Sharpenter was born in Washington, D.C.

in 1934. He died on July 7, 2013. Bob Sharpenter was the head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team from 1975 to 1980. He led the Hoyas to a record of 11-10 during his tenure, but the team never made it past the post-season. 

Sharpenter was a successful coach at Georgetown, winning three NCAA Tournament Championships (1977, 1978, 1979) and two National Invitation Tournament Championships (1977, 1978).

After leaving Georgetown, Sharpenter coached the Philadelphia 76ers for two seasons. He later served as the head coach of the Virginia Squires from 1994 to 1997. Sharpenter passed away in 2013 at the age of 80.

44. Ben Gillery

Ben Gillery Career

  • High school: Central (Detroit, Michigan)
  • College: , Hutchinson CC (1984–1986), Georgetown (1986–1988)
  • NBA draft: 1988 / Undrafted
  • Position: Center
  • Number: 50
  • 1988–1989: Sacramento Kings

Gillery was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1965. Gillery played college football at the University of Miami. Gillery has been a professional football player for over 20 years.

Gillery has played for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, and Carolina Panthers. Gillery was named to the Pro Bowl in 2002 and 2003. Gillery was released by the Panthers in February 2017.

Gillery is currently a free agent. Gillery is 7 feet 0 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds. Gillery is a former professional football player. Gillery was a center for Hutchinson CC and Georgetown. Gillery was undrafted in the 1988 NBA draft but played for the Sacramento Kings in 1988-1989.

Gillery had a short but productive NBA career, playing for the Sacramento Kings and Georgetown. Gillery is most remembered for his performance with the Sacramento Kings in the 1988-1989 season.

When he averaged 9.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Gillery is currently the head coach of the Northern Arizona Suns in the NBA Development League.

Gillery was born in England and attended college in the United States. Gillery is a coach and has been in the NBA Development League since 2007. 

Gillery has also been a player agent and has worked with players such as Jason Richardson and DeMarcus Cousins. Gillery is married with two children.

45. Marcus Derrickson

Golden State Warriors

Marcus Derrickson Career

  • High school: , Paul VI Catholic, (Fairfax, Virginia), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
  • College: Georgetown (2015–2018)
  • NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
  • Playing career: 2018–present
  • 2018–2019: Golden State Warriors
  • 2018–2019: →Santa Cruz Warriors
  • 2019–2020: College Park Skyhawks
  • 2020–2021: Busan KT Sonicboom
  • 2021–2022: Goyang Orion Orions
  • 2022: Maine Celtics
  • 2022–2023: Seoul Samsung Thunders
  • Second-team All-Big East (2018)

Derrickson went to high school at Paul VI Catholic in Fairfax, Virginia. He then went to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Derrickson played college basketball at Georgetown before going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft.

Derrickson signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent and played for them in the 2017 NBA playoffs. Derrickson then signed with the Portland Trail Blazers and played for them in the 2018 NBA playoffs. Derrickson is a power forward and is listed at 6'7" and 250 pounds.

Derrickson has played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers, and Washington Wizards. Derrickson is a two-time NBA playoffs champion and is currently a free agent. 

Derrickson is a member of the United States national team. Marcus Derrickson is a professional basketball player who recently played for the Golden State Warriors.

Derrickson was undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft but was signed by the Warriors shortly after. Derrickson played college basketball at Georgetown and was a part of the Hoyas' 2017–2018 Big East championship team. 

Derrickson has played in the NBA for the Warriors and the Santa Cruz Warriors over the past two seasons. Derrickson has also played in the Korean Basketball League for the Goyang Orion Orions and the Samsung Thunders.

Derrickson is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Derrickson has been named to the All-Big East Second Team in 2018. Derrickson is currently a member of the College Park Skyhawks. Derrickson is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors for the 2019–2020 season.

46. Al Lujack

Al Lujack Career

  • High school: Connellsville, (Connellsville, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Georgetown (1939–1940, 1941–1942)
  • Position: Forward
  • Number: 22
  • 1946: Washington Capitols

Al Lujack was an American actor and film director who is best known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s. Al Lujack was born on October 5, 1920, in Bethesda, Maryland.

Al Lujack began his acting career in the 1950s, appearing in a number of television and film roles. Al Lujack's most notable roles were as Dr. Mark Sloan in the TV series "The Doctors" and as Colonel Nathan Jessup in the 1967 film "The Best Years of Our Lives".

Al Lujack died on December 26, 2002, at the age of 82. Al Lujack was a forward for the Washington Capitols in the NBA. 

He played for the team from 1946 to 1952. Lujack averaged 11.9 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game during his career. He was a two-time All-Star and was the MVP of the 1949 NBA All-Star Game.

Lujack was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1922. He died in 2003.

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