Georgetown Basketball: 3 keys for 2019-20 game against Penn State

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 03: Josh LeBlanc #23 and Trey Mourning #33 of the Georgetown Hoyas react after a made three point basket against the Villanova Wildcats in the first half at the Wells Fargo Center on February 3, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

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24 Jan 1995: ALLEN IVERSON OF GEORGETOWN ON COURT DURING THE 88-71 WIN OVER ST. JOHN”S IN THE BIG-EAST CONFERENCE GAME AT THE USAIR ARENA IN WASHINGTON DC. /

Key #2 – Defense

The Hoyas have given up an average of 85 ppg their past 2 games. Not exactly what they would like so this is something they need to work on. Everyone needs to get stops in order to win so lockdown defense is something that’ll help the Hoyas to get key plays and help them get out in transition to get some buckets. Perimeter defense will be key in getting them a solid win. They cannot have them drive into the paint. The Nittany Lions can get shots up and the Hoyas are going to have to put a hand up.

The Hoyas are known for getting bigs so their post-defense will be huge. They have got big guys down low and if they can get their post defense to get stops, that’ll be huge. The big key for the defensive side is Yurtseven. They are going to need him to stay out of foul trouble. This game will set the tone for the Hoyas and will determine how they will do in the season. If Yurtseven does get in foul trouble early, they will be in trouble. My prediction is if Yurtseven gets in foul trouble early on, they will be in for a rude awakening.

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