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Georgetown guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (4) walks off the court with coach George Thompson III after an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Washington. Smith-Rivera had 33 points, as Georgetown won 90-66. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera leads Georgetown rout of DePaul

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Georgetown guard Markel Starks clenches his fists after drawing a charging foul against Cincinnati in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Cincinnati. Starks led Georgetown to a 62-55 win with 17 points. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Otto Porter Jr., Markel Starks lift Georgetown past Cincinnati

By Joe Kay - Associated Press

**FILE** In this Jan. 26, 2013, file photo, Georgetown guard Jabril Trawick (55), guard Markel Starks (5) and forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) walk to the bench during a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Washington. Georgetown coach John Thompson III does such a good job selling his team-orientated system that sometimes his best players don't assert themselves the way they should. In recent games, the light bulb has come on for Porter and Starks, and that's why the Hoyas are contending for a Big East title. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Otto Porter, Markel Starks making noise for No. 15 Hoyas

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Georgetown's Otto Porter Jr. (22) goes for a basket in front of Rutgers' Derrick Randall (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Otto Porter, Georgetown hold off Rutgers

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St. John's forward Sir'Dominic Pointer (15) goes up for a basket under pressure from Georgetown forward Otto Porter during first half of their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Nate Lubick leads Hoyas past St. John’s

By Joey Kamide - Associated Press

Georgetown's Jabril Trawick (55) blocks a shot by St. John's Jamal Branch during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Georgetown won 67-51. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

No. 19 Georgetown beats St. John’s 67-51 at MSG

By Jim O'Connell - Associated Press

Georgetown coach John Thompson III talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, in Washington. Pittsburgh won 73-45. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hoyas’ Big East struggles disconcerting

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times

American guard Marko Vasic (5) battles for the ball against Georgetown forward Mikael Hopkins (3) and Greg Whittington (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hoyas come up shy in board battles

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times

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Sophomore forward Otto Porter has the capability of carrying Georgetown despite a quiet demeanor on and off the court.

Group leadership suits Georgetown

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times

Georgetown head coach John Thompson III, right, looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Western Carolina at the Verizon Center in Washington, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Georgetown won 81-68. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Georgetown views leaving Big East as practical

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Georgetown forward Mikael Hopkins (3) prepares to take a free throw against Western Carolina during the second half of a college basketball game at the Verizon Center in Washington, on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Georgetown won 81-68. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Georgetown, six other schools seek ‘basketball-centric’ future apart from remnants of Big East

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Georgetown's Nate Lubick (34) drives past Texas' Jonathan Holmes (10) during the first half of their NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Georgetown reaps benefits from Nate Lubick’s steady growth

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times

Longwood guard David Robinson (13) guards Georgetown forward Otto Porter Jr.,(22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Washington. Georgetown won 89-53. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Hoyas enjoy an easy night against Longwood

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times

Towson guard Jerome Hairston (0) and Mike Burwell (23) battle for the ball against Georgetown guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Narrow wins stifle Georgetown’s attempt to charge depth

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times

Towson forward Barrington Alston (12) shoots over Georgetown forward Nate Lubick (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Towson close, but loses 46-40 to No. 15 Georgetown

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Texas' Javan Felix (3) looks to pass away from Georgetown's Markel Starks (5) during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in New York. Georgetown won 64-41. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Hoyas roll past inefficient Texas

By Tim Casey - Special to The Washington Times

Tennessee guard Josh Richardson (1) tries to shoot over Georgetown forward Greg Whittington (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Georgetown overcomes shooting woes to defeat Tennessee

By Michael Defabo - Special to The Washington Times

Georgetown head coach John Thompson III instructs his team in the first half of their NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in the Legends Classic, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

John Thompson III stays focused on Georgetown amid Big East transformation

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2012 file photo Georgetown University basketball forward Otto Porter (22) dribbles the ball against Villanova during a NCAA college basketball game in Washington. Porter, Georgetown's best player is a sophomore. Two other members of the starting lineup also could be guys who were freshmen a year ago, Greg Whittington and Mikael Hopkins. There is not a single senior on coach John Thompson III's roster. And only two juniors are expected to see significant minutes. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Georgetown defeats Mount St. Mary’s 72-50

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Georgetown forward Mikael Hopkins (3) grabs a rebound away from Duquesne guard Sean Johnson during their NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Washington. Georgetown defeated Duquesne 61-55. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Hoyas’ Mikael Hopkins a little rough around the edges

By Elliott Smith - Special to The Washington Times