It seems like only yesterday when I was watching Kenner Summer League Basketball in McDonough. I spent many a summer night watching the Kenner league, as I have for many a year. Now after the Hoyas made a great run in the Big East Tournament, I found myself on the Acela train returning to DC to attend the NCAA Selection Show at Leo O’Donovan Hall with the Hoya faithful. It was quiet as I entered Leo’s and helped the Hoyas Unlimited staff place some Hoya towels, etc. on the tables. It was another great Selection Show. After missing the NCAA’s in 2009, the anticipation for the announcements ran high in the room. As we were making preparations, I had a nice chat with the chef at Leo’s a big Hoya fan himself!
The team slowly filtered into the room starting with Austin Freeman and Jason Clark. Next Chris Wright came followed by Greg Monroe and the rest of the team. Lastly, the coaches came in led by JT III. I had the opportunity to wish all of the coaches good luck in the NCAA’s. I also had brief chats with Austin, Chris, Jason, and Greg. I personally, was hoping for New Orleans, but we were sent to the Midwest Regional and Providence, RI. I sat in the corner watching the announcements with my HHC friends Rob Swain, and Art Yoon who came in from California. Seeing the Hoyas paired in the same draw with Ohio, Tennessee, and Ohio State brought out a surprised reaction from the crowd. Also, the Notre Dame matchup with Old Dominion caught the attention of our players. After the show ended the other students started to filter in for dinner. The players, coaches, and those who spent the week in NYC quickly left to catch up on some rest. The Hoyas Unlimited staff went back to their offices to begin travel plans. We all owe the Hoyas Unlimited & the rest of the Athletic Departments staffs a great deal of gratitude for their hard work in New York, and for the Selection Show.
I am hoping to see many Hoya fans in Providence. Our Hoya Hoop Club Communications team will be working hard in Providence to provide you with up-to-date information. Blogmaster John Hawkes will be joining me in Providence. I am still figuring out how the old NCAA office pools have evolved into this intense science of Bracketology? I will rely on my friends from Generations Burton and Roy to explain it to me. Well, I have my tickets, hotel, and flights all confirmed for Providence. It seems as if all the experts are calling the Midwest Region the most difficult region. That is okay, as we need to be ready to play any opponent. Any team in the NCAA tournament is an outstanding team. After all, it is March and that means Georgetown Time!
Good luck to our Georgetown Men’s Basketball Team!
We are Georgetown! Hoya Saxa!
Dr. Thomas A. Wong
Proud Member of Generation Ewing
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