April 13, 2007
Washington DC - Head Men's Basketball Coach John Thompson III announced today that juniors Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert have decided to submit their names for the NBA Draft. "Both young men have worked extremely hard to position themselves for this opportunity," Coach Thompson said. "They have begun a process of information gathering which is necessary for them to make educated decisions." Neither will retain representation until after the Early Withdrawal Deadline (if necessary).
Green, a 6-9, 235 lb. forward from Hyattsville Md., earned All American status and was named BIG EAST Player of the Year, Most Outstanding Player of the BIG EAST Tournament and Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA East Regional. The Hoyas co-captain led the team in scoring, averaging 14.3 points per game and was second in both rebounding (6.4) and assists (3.2). This season he set career highs in both scoring (30 pts vs Notre Dame in the BIG EAST Tournament) and blocks (8 at Villanova 2/17/07) while tying his personal best in both rebounds (12 vs Boston College in the NCAA tournament) and assists (7 at Pittsburgh 1/13/07). Green is currently 17th in Georgetown's 1,000 point club with 1,339 pts, 16th on Georgetown's all time rebound leader list with 664 boards and 12th on GU's all time assist leader list with 319.
Hibbert, a 7-2, 278 lb center from Adelphi Md., was an NABC All District selection as well as All-BIG EAST 1st Team, All-BIG EAST Tournament Team and All-NCAA East Regional Team. This season Roy was the leading rebounder (6.9) and shot blocker (90) and second leading scorer on the team (12.9). He also led the team in field goal percentage, hitting better than 67%. This season he established career highs in scoring (27 vs Cincinnati 1/27/07), free throws made (12 vs West Virginia 2/12/07) and free throws attempted (13 vs West Virginia 2/12/07) as well as minutes played (38 vs Marquette 2/10/07). He has had 20 double-doubles over his career at Georgetown (11 this season including five consecutive in post season play). Hibbert is 21st on GU's all time rebound leader list with 592 boards. He is also currently 36th in Georgetown's 1,000 point club with 1,022 points, and fifth on the Hoyas all time shot blocker list with 184.
