1999 – 2000 Georgetown Hoyas men 's basketball team represented Georgetown University in the 1999 – 2000 NCAA Division I basketball season . The Hoyas were coached by Craig Esherick in his first full season as head coach ; he had replaced John Thompson , Jr. in mid-season the previous year after Thompsons resignation . The Hoyas played most of their home games at the MCI Center in Washington , DC , although they played two home games at McDonough Gymnasium on the Georgetown campus . They were members of the Big East Conference and finished the season 19-15 , 6-10 in Big East play . They advanced to the semifinals of the 2000 Big East Men 's Basketball Tournament before losing to Connecticut . Not invited to the NCAA Tournament , they appeared in the 2000 National Invitation Tournament ( NIT ) &ndash; their third consecutive NIT appearance &ndash; and advanced to the second round before losing to California
2000 Big East Men 's Basketball Tournament
2000 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
1999–2000 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team