| Georgetown University | |
| Institution | Georgetown University |
|---|---|
| Colors | Blue and Gray |
| Mascot | Jack the Bulldog |
| Athletic Director | Bernard Muir |
| Varsity sports | 22 (10 men's, 11 women's, 1 coed) |
| Conferences | Big East Conference, Patriot League (football only) |
| Football, Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium | Multi-Sport Field |
| Basketball Arenas | McDonough Gymnasium & Verizon Center |
The Georgetown University Men's Basketball team (which, like all sports teams at Georgetown University, is named the Georgetown Hoyas) is a well-known basketball program in the NCAA Big East. Georgetown's first intercollegiate men's basketball team was formed in 1907. John Thompson III, son of the accomplished Hoyas coach John Thompson, is the current head coach. The Hoyas historically have been well regarded not only for their team success, but also for their ability to generate players that after graduation succeed both on the court (such as Patrick Ewing) and off (such as Henry Hyde).
The team has reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four 5 times, has won the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament 7 times, and has won the Big East regular season title 4 times. Its most recent trip to the Final Four and tournament championship was in 2007. On March 8, 2008, the Hoyas won the regular season title after defeating the Louisville Cardinals 55-52.
