The Hoyas have four players that will definitely be solid contributors. Freshman Greg Monroe should play well enough to be a factor, so that's five solid players.
After that, GU has major question marks. Henry Sims and Jason Clark should contribute, but how effective they will be is uncertain.
The Hoyas have just three true guards on their roster, Sapp, Wright , and Clark. Austin Freeman can slide over to the two guard spot if needed, but that leaves the Hoyas with a hole on the wing. If DaJuan Summers plays the three, Georgetown will be forced to put both Monroe and Sims on the floor at the same time.
Georgetown is the 2009 version of the 2008 Syracuse team. Lots of talents, lots of youth, and a lack of depth.
One injury or one suspension can completely sink the Hoyas season. Just ask Syracuse about how quickly injuries can derail a season. SU lost both of its shooting guards Eric Devendorf and Andy Rautins to A.C.L. injuries. The Orange played the rest of its season with seven scholarship players.
The 'Cuse flirted with a ranking in the beginning of 2008, but slowly slipped through the rigors of the conference schedule. Georgetown will follow Syracuse's footsteps in 2009. The Hoyas will be ranked to begin the season and fall throughout the Big East conference schedule. A team cannot compete in the Big East with just seven or eight players.
So the Hoyas will have some impresive, young talent, but in the end will lack the personal to be a top tier team in the Big East and the country.
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