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NCAA Basketball: Breakdown of 5-star C Moussa Cisse’s top 6 programs

By Ian Mumm

LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 14: Johnny Juzang #10 of the Kentucky Wildcats is seen during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Rupp Arena on December 14, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 14: Johnny Juzang #10 of the Kentucky Wildcats is seen during the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Rupp Arena on December 14, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 15: Terrell Allen #12 of the Georgetown Hoyas (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 15: Terrell Allen #12 of the Georgetown Hoyas (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

NCAA Basketball finalist for Moussa Cisse – Georgetown Hoyas

The headlines and on-court play for the Hoyas left a lot to be desired last season. Injuries to program pillars Mac McClung and Omer Yurseven removed any bit of consistency from the team’s performances and an early-season legal scandal saw the departures of James Akinjo, Josh Leblanc, Galen Alexander and Myron Gardner from the team. Going into his 4th season coaching the program, Patrick Ewing has not been able to get his alma mater running as smoothly as he would’ve liked.

The signing of a program-elevating player like Cisse could produce a lot of mutual benefits for the former 5-star big and the Knicks Hall-of-Fame center. Ewing is looking to bring in top talent and what better way for him to do so than relying on a talented, defensive-minded big man he can shape and mold to help him change directions. Likewise, Cisse has one of the best players ever to play his position at his disposal to improve his technique and arsenal of skills.

It’s a match made in heaven for his development and goal of quickly moving to the NBA from a far-away perspective. However, the playing style of the Hoyas is more traditional and slower-paced neutralizing some of Cisse’s natural athleticism and production. While developing his ‘back-to-the-basket’ post skills and short jumpers, much in the way Ewing played, this offense is destined to increase double-teams and decrease true offensive possessions for Cisse to excel.

Despite the storied history of the program, especially with successful centers Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo, Alonzo Mourning and Roy Hibbert, this team is truly in a rebuild. To add to the uncertainty of how effective this offense will run with the recent departure of McClung, fellow center Qudus Wahab emerged as a breakout candidate in the wake of Yurtseven’s injuries last season. Cisse’s path to proven production and elite performances is muddied by how Ewing will adjust the offense going into this season.

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