Hoyas

There weren't a lot of expectations for Georgetown this year but they now sit in second place in the puzzling Big East. The Hoyas have very good computer numbers along with their 18-4 (8-3) record. KenPom has them 14th and they have a RPI of 13. They've played a tough schedule as well (22nd SOS). Their best non-con wins are two wins over 20 RPI Memphis and at 35 RPI Alabama. Their only four losses are against likely tourney teams with Cincinnati being the only one on the bubble.

This is a very good defensive team, a JTIII staple. They're 6th in AdjD and 9th in defensive effective fg% d. They're also above average on defensive rebound %. Teams don't get good looks from beyond the arc. 24% of opponent scoring is from beyond the arc vs. a national average of 27.5%. Nationally, they're 10th in 3pt made against. The traditional numbers favor them, too. 22nd in scoring defense and 30th in fg% defense.

They're 56th in AdjO. Not great but not brutal. They're deficient from beyond the arc and their go to guy, C Henry Sims shoots only 46%, slim for a big guy. They only make 6 3 balls per game so their defense against it is key.

Give Georgetown credit. They came into the season unhearlded and I think a lot of people keep waiting for a fall and it hasn't happened. I don't expect a big March run and they'll be a trendy upset pick but it's still been a wonderful season.

Note - They'll lose to Syracuse this week. These little snippet pieces have been a kiss of death for teams.