Game 5: Georgetown Hoyas (4-0) vs. Wagner Seahawks (0-4)
TV: ESPN+ (Jeremy Huber and Martin Bahar)
Radio: Team 980 (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM App
Series: Georgetown won all 3 (November 26, 2024 66-41 at McDonough)
KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 73, Wagner 332
Line: Georgetown -23.5, about 137.5
The Wagner Seahawks arrive in Washington having completed a demanding early-season schedule that included competitive road games against VCU, Seton Hall, Fordham and an overtime loss to UMBC. This stretch of games shows that the Seahawks are willing to compete despite their current 0-4 record.
The team is currently led by Interim Head Coach Dwan McMillanwho was appointed Head Coach in October Donald Copeland is serving a suspension.
McMillan spent two seasons at Fordham, where he helped the Rams to a 25-win season in 2022-23. Hoyas fans have heard that personnel changes can often boost a visiting team, requiring Georgetown to maintain focus.
The Seahawks’ production is concentrated in their backcourt, led by two junior guards.
- Nick Jones (#0, G, Jr.) is the team’s fastest in scoring, averaging 12.3 points per game, and also leads the team in steals.
- Eduardo “Eddie” Placer (#7, G, Jr.) is right behind him, adding 12.0 points per game and providing a threat from distance, leading the team in three-point field goals made per game.
In the distribution role, redshirt senior guard Jaden Baker (#9) leads in assists and Wagner leads with 3.5 assists per game.
Inside, second-year forwards Binael Basil (#22) and Zavier Fitch (#1) provide size and rebounding. Basil leads the team with 5.0 rebounds per game, while Fitch is a consistent presence inside, averaging 4.5 rebounds.
Many Georgetown faithful have said they sense a renewed energy in the program, fueled by the efforts of coach Ed Cooley, who is entering his third season leading the program. Guards like Malik Mack, KJ Lewis and Jeremiah Williams give the team versatility, but the frontcourt rotation will be a challenge.
Senior center and transfer Vince Iwuchukwu (7-1, 257) is scheduled to play a medical procedure and will miss six to eight weeks. Iwuchukwu provided significant production off the bench, averaging 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks through the first four games.
With Iwuchukwu out, post responsibilities will fall heavily on sophomore Julius Halaifonua, along with sophomore forward Jayden Fort and sophomore Seal Diouf. Hoyas fans have heard that the team is focused on building consistency and using a strong group of players to control the pace of games. This situation presents an immediate test of the squad’s depth under the third-year coach as they continue their quest for better results.
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