May 23, 2007

Washington D.C. - At a press conference today in Georgetown University's McDonough Arena, two Hoya standouts announced their plans for the future. Jeff Green announced that he will forego his senior season to enter the NBA Draft while Roy Hibbert announced that he will remove his name from the draft and return to Georgetown for his senior season.

"Both young men and their families have carefully examined the situation and made well reasoned decisions." Coach Thompson said. "Obviously, I'd love to have one more year to work with Jeff, but he is well prepared and we are excited for him. I am happy I'll have the opportunity to continue to work with Roy and all the returning players."

Green said, "I haven't hired an agent yet, but we are starting that process now. I love Georgetown, my friends, my team, coaches...but after a lot of examination I've come to the conclusion that this is what's best for me. I intend to get my degree eventually, but right now it's the NBA.

Hibbert said, "I looked at being picked between eight and 16 in the draft, but after discussions with my family and Coach Thompson I've decided to withdraw my name and return for my senior year. I think I can continue to develop and improve and while I'm happy for Jeff and will miss him, I'm excited about next year's team.

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 5 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.