Ed Cooley confirms commitment to Georgetown amid Virginia job rumors
- Ed Cooley, Georgetown's head coach, dismissed rumors of leaving for Virginia, stating his dedication to the Hoyas.
- Entering his second season, Cooley faces the challenge of rebuilding the team after a difficult inaugural year.
- Cooley's focus is to revitalize Georgetown basketball and inspire through success, beginning with the upcoming season.
In the United States, Georgetown men's basketball coach Ed Cooley addressed rumors regarding his potential departure for the head coaching position at Virginia during an exclusive interview with FOX Sports. Cooley, who is entering his second season at Georgetown after twelve years at Providence, emphasized his commitment to the Hoyas, stating, "I'm where I need to be. I'm where I want to be," and expressed that he has no intention of leaving Georgetown, which he described as his dream job. Despite a challenging rebuilding year where the team struggled, Cooley is optimistic about the upcoming season. He aims to guide the Hoyas to greater success by integrating key returnee Jayden Epps and a specialized incoming freshman class that includes several noteworthy recruits. Georgetown opens its season on November 6 against Lehigh, and Cooley’s ultimate goal is to revitalize the program and inspire others through success on the court.