Three thoughts on Georgetown’s win over Villanova from our Pick & Roll blog:
1. The South Florida loss was an aberration » [Georgetown] bounced back with the effort, passion and concentration that were missing at midweek and have become a huge part of the momentum that they’ve built. But … the Hoyas need to find a middle ground where they can execute and play well even when the adrenaline might not be on their side.
2. The game may have said more about Villanova than Georgetown » The Wildcats deserved every bit of their national ranking heading into Saturday’s game, especially with an undefeated record nine games into their Big East schedule. But it’s no secret how Villanova got there: Scottie Reynolds, who still deserves to be in the top two or three candidates for national player of the year. Reynolds struggled in the first half. … Both games demonstrated how Georgetown, when it is focused, matches up nicely with Villanova. On a neutral court, the Hoyas also should have the edge.
3. The three-headed monster becomes four » In case the world hadn’t noticed Jason Clark before — simply because he wasn’t a McDonald’s All-American like Austin Freeman, Chris Wright and Greg Monroe — it does now. His pure stroke (career-high 24 points on 6-for-7 from 3-point range) was on display in the blizzard, but he has been an integral part from the outset, both with his length on defense and with his leadership, despite being a sophomore.
