Men’s Basketball

For more information on sport specific funding initiatives such as scholarship support, nutrition and other special projects, please contact Scarlett Schneider, PhD, Senior Director of Development for Athletics, at scarlett.schneider@georgetown.edu.

Annual Fund

Contributions to the men’s basketball annual fund help to support the team’s annual operating expenses (not to include salaries and scholarship support). Increased annual funding will provide more opportunities for added enhancements such as training trips, expanded recruiting, and related equipment.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how to support the annual fund, please contact Matthew Gilson, Director of Athletics Annual Giving, at mg2105@georgetown.edu.

Overview

The Hoya Hoop Club leadership works closely with Athletics Engagement, The Annual Fund for Georgetown Athletics, and Georgetown Athletics Department staff to advance Georgetown University and Georgetown University Athletics’ mission and strategic priorities for Georgetown Men’s Basketball.

It is completely volunteer driven and led by Mark Guerrera (C’91) and Karen Schneider (N’96).

If you are interested in helping the Men’s Basketball program through The Hoya Hoop Club, please contact Athletics Engagement at athleticsengagement@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-7159.

Hoya Hoop Club Officers & Board Members – FY 2025-2026

President
Mark Guerrera (C’91, P’28)

Vice Presidents
Robert Churchwell III (C’94)
Ryan Dougherty (C’11, MA’13)
Joanna Graham (C’02)
Karen Schneider (N’76, P’11, P’14)
Tom Wong (C’82)

At-large members
Cam Bacote (G‘24)
Jeb Bankert (B’71)
Paul Besozzi (F’68, L’71, P’05)
Peter Biche (B’78)
Ryan Blumel (L’06, L’12)
Scott Brener (I’87, P’24)
Kenny Brown (C’88)
John Casey (C’96)
Nathan Chen (F’22)
Frank Ciatto (B’88, L’94, P’21, P’26)
Robert Coleman (L’10)
Karen Corcoran (I’91, MATL’93)
Mary Beth Corrigan (C’81, M’85)
Margaret Cosentino (F’02)
John Crisafulli (F’04)
Steven Davidson (MA’79)
Connor Delaney
Lori Delia (C’90, L’95)
Amadou Kilkenny-Diaw (C’06)
Sead Dizdarevic (C’07, S’10, S’13)
Omari Faulkner (C’04)
Joel Feldman (C’76)
Carlos Garcia-Tunon (B’97)
Kevin Graham (S’09)
Michael Graham
Keisha Hargo (S’95)
Megan Heffernan (C’11)
Larry Herman
Michael Karam (F’72, L’76, L’81, P’07)
Jon Kazor (G’24)
Arnash Keswani (F’17)
Joe Kildea (B’03, L’08)
Frank Lacey (B’67, L’70, L’78)
Johnny Landolfi (MSB’20)
Cleveland Lawrence (C’97)
Jonathan Leo (C’08, L’11)
Bill Licamele (C’68, M’72, R’74, W’76, P’01, P’07. P’08)
Michael Licamele (C’87)
Conan Louis (I’73, MS’78, L’86)
Toby Malara (C’92)
Jeremy Mancke (MBA’09)
Michael Marra (B’02)
Shawn McLaughlin (B’82, P’22)
Caity Moosavian (B’16)
Jeff Owen
Nisheet Patel (MBA’07)
Dave Paulus
Mark Polemeni (C’88, L’91, P’22, P’28)
Preet Rajpal (F’22)
Nigel Scott (C’95)
Gene Smith (C’84)
A.J. Stabb (B’12)
Peter Strzok (F’91, MA’13)
Fonda Sutton F’87, L’95, EML’15)
Rob Swain (C’03)
Carlo Tamburro (F’94)
Regina Torsney-Durkin ( C’73, M’77)
Ray Trifari (C’74)
Howie Wachtel (F’02)
Michael Williams (F’98, L’01, P’22, P’24, P’25, P’27, P’28)

Honorary Members
Alfred Bozzo, Jr – Immediate Past President – (B’85, P’20, P’23)
Jim Brown (B’66)
Wayne Cyron (C’67)
Richard Regensburg C’69, P’13)

Overview

The Locker Sponsorship Program is designed to bolster annual funding beyond the Men’s Basketball Program budget and to provide opportunities for the team that might not otherwise be possible. Locker allocations will be restricted to a maximum of 15 participants for men’s locker room and will be assigned in the order of their requests.

To join this initiative, supporters are asked to make a $10,000 annual commitment to Georgetown Basketball. These gift commitments are above and beyond any priority seating annual donations and NIL gifts. These gifts are 100% tax-deductible.

The central location of your plaque in the physical heart of each program, is symbolic of how important your support is to the operational success of Georgetown Basketball. These gifts help provide the necessary resources for our student-athletes to learn, train, compete and grow as leaders in their communities. It is an important initiative to Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Ed Cooley.

How are these funds used?

Commitments to this initiative will be used to help fund new Men’s Basketball athletic facility improvements and support operational expenses to keep up with the ever changing landscape of college athletics. The Locker Sponsorship Program Includes:

• Annual events with coaches and student-athletes including end of season team celebration
• Your name will be represented on the locker
• You will receive a replica nameplate

Need more information?

If interested in participating, contact Danielle Grobmyer, Director of Development for Georgetown Athletics at Danielle.Grobmyer@georgetown.edu or call (434) 981-7790.

Overview

The Vision Team is the exclusive philanthropic entity for Georgetown Men’s Basketball. This important initiative is where members will participate in conversations of possibilities alongside Coach Ed Cooley. This group of generous and committed donors provides critical financial support for our men’s basketball student-athletes and coaches, helping enhance their experience on the Hilltop through philanthropy.

Commitments to The Vision Team will be used to fund new athletic facility improvement, coaching enhancements, and operational expenses to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics.

Expectations and Responsibilities

Members are expected to commit at least $25,000 annually or a pledge of $100,000 over four years to Georgetown Men’s Basketball. These major gift commitments are above and beyond any priority seating annual donations, prior pledges, and NIL gifts.

These gifts are 100% tax-deductible.

Stewardship & Benefits

While The Vision Team is philanthropic in nature, members can enjoy:

• Monthly engagement opportunities with a focus on conversations of possibilities for the advancement of Georgetown Men’s Basketball.
• Hoya camaraderie through a connection with like-minded, passionate Georgetown supporters through unmatched networking and fellowship
  opportunities.
• Unique stewardship opportunities including but not limited to exclusive events, one-of-a-kind game day opportunities, recognition at a men’s basketball game.

Members are invited to attend virtual and in-person gatherings in order to receive updates on basketball operations and engage in conversations of possibilities. Events planned for the 2023-24 school year include:

• Conference Tip-off Event with the Hoya Hoop Club (December)
• Holiday Party at Cooley Residence (December)
• Pre-/Post-Game Event with the Hoya Hoop Club (January)
• Pre-/Post-Game Event with the Hoya Hoop Club (February)
• Pre-BIG EAST Tournament Tip-off Event (March 13)
• Men’s Basketball Senior Recognition Celebration (April)
• Reception and Dinner in Santa Barbara, CA (April / May)
• Virtual Event with Coach Cooley (May / June)

Need more information?

If interested in participating, contact Scarlett Schneider, Senior Director of Development for Georgetown Athletics at Scarlett.Schneider@georgetown.edu or call (302)569-8979.