More photos of the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team fighting in China
Is this the Georgetown Hoya team of the 1980’s coached by John Thompson? No, it’s the 2011 version coached by his son, John Thompson III.
This new squad however, has the same fight as their 80’s counterparts getting involved in a brawl during an exhibition game in China against the Bayi Rockets.
The fisticuffs’ popped off in the fourth quarter when a Georgetown guard was trapped in a full court press, and shoved to the ground by a Rockets player after he made the outlet pass. A shoving match then ensued and things began to set off.
Coach Thompson issued a statement regretting what happened saying:
“Tonight, two great teams played a very competitive game that unfortunately ended after heated exchanges with both teams. We sincerely regret that this situation occurred. We remain grateful for the opportunity our student-athletes are having to engage in a sport they love here in China, while strengthening their understanding of a nation we respect and admire at Georgetown University.”
Looks like the rough and tough Georgetown ballers are back. Take a look at some of the pictures from the brawl.
