The formula for success has mirrored that of classic Georgetown teams.

"My primary obligation is to the Georgetown team," Gagliano said.

Thompson chose to counter that with the qualities of his Georgetown teams - speed, agility and quickness.

To beat a Georgetown team is very special.

The name proved popular and the term "Hoyas" was eventually adopted for all Georgetown teams.

Grant Hill watched those Georgetown teams in the early 1980's, standing and applauding his favorite player.

I think balance-wise and numbers-wise, this is the best Georgetown team I've ever seen them put on the floor.

This is a Georgetown team in Thompson's image.

And it did not help that the poor-shooting Georgetown team was even more inept than usual, making only 30 percent of its field-goal attempts.

But the thing I liked most about them is that Georgetown teams always came to play.