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Big East Basketball: Key 2018-19 storylines for Marquette at Georgetown

By Jason Kinander

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 21: Sam Hauser #10 and Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles react in the second half against the Buffalo Bulls at the Fiserv Forum on December 21, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 21: Sam Hauser #10 and Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles react in the second half against the Buffalo Bulls at the Fiserv Forum on December 21, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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SYRACUSE, NY – DECEMBER 08: Mac McClung #2 of the Georgetown Hoyas drives to the basket against Bourama Sidibe #34 of the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the Carrier Dome on December 8, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY – DECEMBER 08: Mac McClung #2 of the Georgetown Hoyas drives to the basket against Bourama Sidibe #34 of the Syracuse Orange during the first half at the Carrier Dome on December 8, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Mac McClung’s explosive impact

Georgetown phenom freshman Mac McClung missed the Hoyas’ first few league games with a knee injury. McClung returned on Saturday, and he made his presence known in a big way.

McClung hit a game-tying three at the buzzer from the logo in his first game back, sending the game to overtime, a game that Georgetown would eventually win.

McClung made headlines all throughout high school due to his incredible dunking ability, but was only rated a three-star recruit. Despite his low ranking, McClung has made a big impact when he’s been healthy, proving to be a valuable scorer and catalyst on offense.

Speaking of the dunks, those do more for Georgetown than the two points that they produce. McClung’s slams are momentum-shifting, stadium-shaking dunks that can single-handedly change the tone of the game.

In a game that should be very back-and-forth, Georgetown is going to need a load of momentum. That could, and should come in the form of McClung, who, whether he’s slamming it or not, expects to make a sizable impact on the offensive side of the ball.

McClung has brought the type of energy and highlight reel excitement that Georgetown has simply lacked throughout the past few down years. Things are looking up in D.C., and that’s due in part to the impact, both in the box score and off the box score by young Mac McClung.

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