Georgetown Preps for Delaware State as Transfers Drive Success

Georgetown Hoyas use transfer talent to start 2-0

Georgetown is off to a 2-0 start, marking the third time in coach Ed Cooley’s four seasons that the team has opened with consecutive wins, according to a report from the Centre Daily Times.

The Hoyas are preparing to conclude a three-game season-opening homestand on Tuesday by hosting Delaware State on campus in Washington.

While most programs rely on returning veterans, Cooley has built early momentum through a roster defined by high-impact newcomers. This influx of talent has already begun to challenge preseason expectations, specifically the prediction that Georgetown would finish 10th in the Big East poll.

Impact of the new backcourt

Jaland Lowe, a transfer from Kentucky, has emerged as a primary catalyst for the Hoyas’ offense. Lowe earned Big East Player of the Week honors on Monday following a performance where he averaged 22.5 points per game.

Georgetown Preps for Delaware State as Transfers Drive Success

His efficiency from beyond the arc helped, as he has converted 10 of 16 three-point attempts. In addition to his scoring, Lowe is contributing five assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

The immediate impact of the transfer point guard was noted by his teammates. “Honestly, Lowe has me speechless. I’ve never had a point guard like this,” returning Georgetown guard Kayvaun Mulready said following the team’s 86-74 victory over Maryland on Saturday.

Mulready also scored heavily against Maryland, hitting 5 of 9 three-pointers. The Hoyas made a total of 15 three-pointers in that game, which the Centre Daily Times noted is the most the program has recorded in a single game since 2010.

Depth and defensive presence

Elmarko Jackson, a transfer from Kansas, also adds to the Hoyas' scoring. After serving in a reserve role last season where he averaged 4.8 points per game, Jackson has ascended to become the team’s third-leading scorer with an average of 15.5 points per game.

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Jackson’s ability to stretch the floor was evident against Maryland, where he connected on three-pointers. This offensive versatility complements a team that currently ranks tied for 55th nationally in three-point makes per game, averaging 11 makes at a 39.3% success rate.

On the defensive end, 7-footer Chol Machot has provided a different dimension of utility. The former Charleston player is averaging 6.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and three blocks per game.

Cooley highlighted the importance of Machot’s natural defensive instincts following the Maryland game. “He shows a lot of gift that is not coachable,” Cooley said. “His length, his ability to change shots … that’s not coaching. It’s a natural ability and we need that.”

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The Delaware State matchup

Delaware State enters the matchup with a 1-1 record. The Hornets secured their first season-opening victory in five years on November 2, when they defeated Division III St. Vincent 86-52.

The Hornets’ statistical profile suggests a competitive defensive approach, having held opponents to 40.4% shooting while forcing 18 turnovers per game. Their offensive production is led by two key players:

Nehemiah Reedus (Division II transfer): 18 points per game and 3.5 steals per game.
Nasir Muhammad (Albany transfer): 17 points per game.

This contest marks only the fourth meeting between Georgetown and Delaware State, and it is the first time the two programs have faced one another since the 2003-04 season.

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