Amidst all the excitement about the return of Patrick Ewing, it's easy to lose sight of the uphill battle that Ewing faces in the short term. As of now, there are only eight basketball players under scholarship at Georgetown, and Ewing has said that some of those eight may be considering transferring.
Ewing acknowledged the rebuilding process that he faces and expressed a willingness to explore all options when he looks to fill out next season's roster. To that end, here are a few speculative options for players who might make sense for some of the Hoyas' open scholarship slots, divided into a few categories.