11/13/2003
Georgetown University Men?s Basketball Head Coach Craig Esherick released the names of four student athletes who, during the early signing period, have signed National Letters of Intent to come to Georgetown.
Tyler Crawford, a 6-4 swingman from Staunton, VA, has signed with Georgetown University. Crawford, who can play both small forward and shooting guard, has the strength to become a very good rebounder right away. Possessing an excellent three point shot, Tyler averaged 16 points and 12.4 rebounds at Robert E. Lee HS under Coach Paul Hatcher, the winningest coach in the state of Virginia.
Cornelio Guibunda, a 6-9 forward from Mozambique has also signed with the Hoyas. Cornelio averaged 25 points, 14 rebounds and 8 blocks in 2002-03 for the King and Low-Heywood Thomas School, a private school in Stamford, CT. Cornelio?s priority for academic and athletic excellence led him to chose Georgetown over Virginia, Vanderbilt, Boston College, and Villanova.
Roy Hibbert, a 7-2 center from Georgetown Prep, has also signed with Georgetown. Hibbert is coached by former Hoya Dwayne Bryant (?90). Roy averaged 15.3 points, 14 rebounds, 4.3 blocks and 2.7 assists for the Little Hoyas. Developing each year, and very familiar to Coach Esherick, Roy is an ?old school? center- a back to the basket, shot blocking, strong rebounder who adds an instant presence in the paint.
Jeff Green, a 6-8 forward from Northwestern HS in Hyattsville, MD, is the last early signing period addition to the Georgetown Class of 2008. Green averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocked shots a game for the Wildcats his junior season. Jeff can play three positions, (small forward, power forward or center), possesses a great shooting touch and is a strong rebounder. He chose GU over Syracuse, Maryland, Clemson and George Washington.
?One of the unique aspects of this group is that after a year of college experience, I can imagine adding a point guard and having them on the floor together. I think this is a real plus in terms of chemistry and team dynamics.? Coach Esherick said. ?Now, the challenge will be not to let my (or anyone else?s) enthusiasm for the possibilities these guys add overwhelm the knowledge that these are 16-17 year old kids who not only need to adjust to life at college but also to playing in the BIG EAST. I am excited by the potential combinations that occur when these guys join our current players.?
