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1928–29 Georgetown Hoyas Men's Basketball Team
The 1928–29 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University during the 1928–29 NCAA men's basketball season, 1928–29 NCAA college basketball season. Elmer Ripley coached it in his second season as head coach. Georgetown was an independent and played its home games to Clendenen Gymnasium on the campus of American University in Washington, D.C., this season, the only Georgetown team to use Clendenen Gymnasium as its home court, although Georgetown played a handful of games there early the 1929–30 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team, next season. It finished the season with a record of 12-5. Season recap Junior Guard (basketball), guard and team captain Fred Mesmer had become a starter and team leader in his first varsity season the 1927–28 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team, previous year. He was an important defensive presence for the team during the season and an excellent passer. He led the Hoyas in scoring, averaging 8.5 points per game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elmer Ripley
Elmer H. Ripley (July 21, 1891 – April 29, 1982) was an American basketball coach. He coached college basketball at seven different schools and for several professional teams. Early life Ripley was born in Staten Island, New York on July 21, 1891. After graduating from local Curtis High School, he attended Brown University. Playing career Considered to be one of the great basketball coaches of the 20th century, Ripley began his career as a player before making the switch to coach in 1922. At age 19, Ripley decided to leave Brown to play basketball professionally with the Interstate League Brooklyn Trolly Dodgers, the New York League's Utica Utes and the "Original Celtics" club. Ripley would enjoy numerous achievements including being voted among the ten best pro players from 1909 to 1926. Coaching career After playing, he went on to coach basketball at several major American universities and traveled the world teaching the game. Ripley began his first professional coaching ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |