BIG EAST ROSTER UPDATE: GEORGETOWN

October 20, 2006


According to the Washington Post (scroll down on article), Georgetown sophomore guard Josh Thornton has left the program. Thornton played in just six games last season and likely saw the writing on the wall that leaving now could allow him to find a home for more playing time and still have most of 2 1/2 seasons of eligibility left.



Projected 2007-2008 Roster:


Seniors: Jeff Green (F), Roy Hibbert (C), Jon Wallace (PG), Tyler Crawford (G), Pat Ewing Jr (F)
Juniors: Jesse Sapp (G) Marc Edgerson (SF), Octavious Spann (SF)
Sophomores: Jeremiah Rivers (PG), Dajuan Summers (F), Vernon Macklin (PF)
Freshmen: Austin Freeman (SG), Chris Wright (PG), Omar Wattad (F)


Here is the full test from the Washington Post on Thornton's decision to leave:

Guard Josh Thornton has left the Georgetown program, Coach John Thompson III said yesterday. Thornton played in six games last season as a freshman, averaging 1.7 points and 0.5 rebounds.

"Josh has made a decision to leave for personal reasons," Thompson said. "We respect his decision, appreciate the contributions he made while he was here and wish him all the best in his future endeavors."