Patrick Ewing

Georgetown went a combined 13-50 with a 2-37 record in the Big East over the past two seasons.

Georgetown fired Patrick Ewing as men's basketball coach Thursday, one day after a loss in the Big East tournament ended a season far from the glory the ...

The Hoyas lost to Colorado in the first round of the N.C.A.A. In their statements DeGioia called Ewing the “heart of Georgetown basketball,” and Reed said it had been “a privilege” to work with him. “When you play other teams in the Power 5, it’s hard to mesh quickly in such a little time. 10, the 27th of what would become 29 straight Big East losses, the Hoyas’ student section broke out a “Fire Ewing” chant. dunk contest, and Dante Harris, a Washington native and the most outstanding player of the 2021 Big East tournament. “It’s the same stuff that Ewing talks about all the time — we just have not been able to close games,” Rich Chvotkin, Georgetown basketball’s radio voice for 49 seasons, said in a telephone interview on Tuesday. [an automatic bid in the N.C.A.A. “I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his determination, and for all that he has enabled Georgetown to achieve,” DeGioia said in a statement. It was only two years ago when a joyous and victorious Ewing strolled into the Georgetown locker room at the Garden singing Drake lyrics. and the board of directors,” he had said Wednesday. The university announced Thursday that it would be looking for a new coach after Ewing posted only a single winning season in a six-year tenure. DeGioia, had declined an interview request about Ewing earlier this week, and the athletic director, Lee Reed, had declined to comment on Ewing’s future Wednesday night.

"Patrick Ewing is the heart of Georgetown basketball," Georgetown president John J. DeGioia said in a statement. "I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his ...

For the first time since 1972, the Hoyas would appear to be set to hire someone with no connections to the late John Thompson Jr., who built GU into a national brand in the 1980s and ranks among the most important and widely known coaches in college basketball history. Over these past six years, he was tireless in his dedication to his team and the young men he coached and we will forever be grateful to Patrick for his courage and his leadership in our Georgetown community." Ewing lasted six seasons at GU and went 75-109, including a 28-81 record in Big East regular-season play. "I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his determination, and for all that he has enabled Georgetown to achieve. The long-anticipated end of the Patrick Ewing era at Georgetown has come. "Patrick Ewing is the heart of Georgetown basketball," Georgetown president John J.

Patrick Ewing will no longer serve as the head coach for the Georgetown men's basketball team after the Hoyas fell in the first round of the Big East ...

Over these past six years, he was tireless in his dedication to his team and the young men he coached and we will forever be grateful to Patrick for his courage and his leadership in our Georgetown community.” I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his determination, and for all that he has enabled Georgetown to achieve. “I am very proud to be a graduate of Georgetown University.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before coaching his first game at Georgetown — indeed, his first game as a head coach at any level of basketball — Patrick Ewing ...

The Hoyas surprisingly reeled off four victories in a four-day span to earn that title and the automatic NCAA berth that came with it; they were bounced by Colorado by 23 points in their opening game of the Big Dance. “My future is my future,” Ewing said after that defeat. And speculation about Ewing’s future that already was whirring only grew louder as this season fell apart. Ewing went on to become the No. It’s a far cry from the sort of success Georgetown enjoyed when the 7-foot Ewing patrolled the paint as an intimidating, shot-blocking force at center decades ago. Ewing presided over a 29-game Big East losing streak that began in March 2021 and ended this January, the most consecutive defeats in league history.

The Hoyas finished in last place this season in the Big East and endured a 29-game losing streak in conference games that spanned two seasons.

Ewing was a three-time consensus all-American at Georgetown and led the program to the 1984 national championship, being named most outstanding player of that tournament. [leading scorer Mac McClung](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/05/13/mac-mcclung-transfer-georgetown/?itid=lk_inline_manual_32) and [2018-19 Big East freshman of the year James Akinjo](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/georgetown-announces-james-akinjo-josh-leblanc-will-no-longer-play-for-hoyas/2019/12/02/0255125a-155e-11ea-8406-df3c54b3253e_story.html?itid=lk_inline_manual_32). 2 scorer Qudus Wahab to area rival Maryland via transfer before the 2021-22 season (he then transferred back before the start of this season). “We recognize this is a challenging and frustrating time for the men’s basketball team and our fans,” Reed said then. He was an assistant in the league for 15 years before being hired in April 2017. Ewing led the most successful run in program history as a player and always had a strong relationship with beloved iconic coach John Thompson Jr., who The five top scorers from the 2021-22 season left the program, and 10 players from that roster are no longer with the team. Ewing enacted massive changes to the roster and coaching staff during the offseason with hopes of altering the spiraling program. “I am very proud to be a graduate of Georgetown University,” Ewing said in a statement. Over these past six years, he was tireless in his dedication to his team and the young men he coached and we will forever be grateful to Patrick for his courage and his leadership in our Georgetown community.” “I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his determination, and for all that he has enabled Georgetown to achieve. They became the first team in Big East history to go 0-19 in conference play.

Georgetown fired Patrick Ewing after the Hoyas' blowout loss in the first round of the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament.

[Big East takeaways: Marquette turns to its star in big moment](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/big-east-takeaways-day-2) [Jim Boeheim defined Syracuse basketball in every way](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/jim-boeheim-defined-syracuse-basketball) [Power rankings: Duke is heating up at just the right time](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/college-basketball-power-rankings-3-6) [2023 NCAA Conference Tournament tracker: Schedule, automatic bids](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/2023-ncaa-conference-tournaments) [Jalen Carter's draft stock a topic of discussion among NFL execs](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/jalen-carter-draft-stock-a-topic-of-discussion-among-nfl-execs) [Should Bears deal No. Before going on to have a Hall of Fame career in the NBA, Ewing was a three-time consensus first-team All-American with Georgetown and led the Hoyas to the 1984 national championship, where he was named NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player. Georgetown will begin to search for a coach who can bring the storied men's basketball program back to the constant success it experienced in the 1980s and 1990s under Ewing's former coach, John Thompson Jr. He won national college player of the year the following season before being selected No. Ranking five potential trade hauls](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/should-bears-trade-no-1-overall-pick-ranking-five-potential-offers) It was not the year we thought we would have had. Disappointed in the outcomes of these last two years. My future’s in the hands of our president and our [athletic director] and the board of directors. We didn’t give up, and we’re disappointed the season ended the way that it did. "The (last) two season [have] been rough. [Georgetown](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/georgetown-hoyas-team) has officially fired head men's basketball coach Patrick Ewing one day after the Hoyas' [80-48](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/conference-tournament-georgetown-hoyas-vs-villanova-wildcats-mar-08-2023-game-boxscore-245358) loss to sixth-seeded [Villanova](https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/villanova-wildcats-team) in the opening round of the [Big East](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/big-east) Tournament. "It was a rough year.

Patrick Ewing didn't work as head coach at Georgetown, and the Hoyas now must not only turn the page, but change how they operate.

It’s time for the Hoyas to completely turn a new leaf. [LSU](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/lsu-tigers-team) assistant Kevin Nickelberry as the recruiting chip joined by former [UW-Milwaukee](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/milwaukee-panthers-team) head coach Pat Baldwin and assistant Clinton Crouch. Historically, the Georgetown head coach has always answered mainly to the university president. Too many people have had too much influence on decisions that have led to Georgetown basketball’s demise. The feel-good story of the prodigal son coming home, and actually getting a head coaching opportunity, instantly created a fresh buzz around the program. That will be a big shift if it comes to fruition. The greatest way to pay tribute to the past is not to attempt to recreate the old days. He brought in some highly-touted recruits, reeling in a top-35 freshman class with James Akinjo, [Mac McClung](https://www.foxsports.com/nba/mac-mcclung-player) and [Josh LeBlanc](https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/josh-leblanc-player) in 2018. The after-effects of a winless season were still present, and Georgetown lacked leadership. [NBA](https://www.foxsports.com/nba) assistant coach for 15 years. Georgetown took the first step on that road by ripping off the Band-Aid Thursday night, firing the program’s proud son, Ewing, after six seasons. It’s to recognize that the year is 2023.

"Patrick Ewing is the heart of Georgetown basketball," Georgetown president John J. DeGioia said in a statement. "I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his ...

For the first time since 1972, the Hoyas would appear to be set to hire someone with no connections to the late John Thompson Jr., who built GU into a national brand in the 1980s and ranks among the most important and widely known coaches in college basketball history. Over these past six years, he was tireless in his dedication to his team and the young men he coached and we will forever be grateful to Patrick for his courage and his leadership in our Georgetown community." Ewing lasted six seasons at GU and went 75-109, including a 28-81 record in Big East regular-season play. "I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his determination, and for all that he has enabled Georgetown to achieve. The long-anticipated end of the Patrick Ewing era at Georgetown has come. "Patrick Ewing is the heart of Georgetown basketball," Georgetown president John J.

Ewing amassed a 75-108 overall record with only one winning season (2018-19) during his coaching tenure.

“It has been a privilege to work with Patrick over these past years and I deeply appreciate all of his hard work and efforts to support our student-athletes and the men’s basketball program,” said athletics director Lee Reed. “Over these past six years, he was tireless in his dedication to his team and the young men he coached and we will forever be grateful to Patrick for his courage and his leadership in our Georgetown community.” I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his determination, and for all that he has enabled Georgetown to achieve,” Georgetown president John J. [Temple](https://theathletic.com/college-basketball/team/temple-owls-college-basketball/) assistant Matt Langel, who has turned [Colgate](https://theathletic.com/college-basketball/team/colgate-raiders-college-basketball/), one of the Patriot League’s most difficult jobs, into an annual mid-major powerhouse. Ewing was hired because Thompson III’s son was let go, and Thompson couldn’t stand the idea of a non-Thompson family member taking the program he built. He was a respected longtime NBA assistant, but his skills did not translate to those required of a Georgetown men’s head basketball coach, on or off the floor.