Coaches have plans. There are reasons, often specific to the situation, why some work and some do not. Almost none of Georgetown coach John Thompson's plans thrived during a trying and often tedious 2015-16 season. That bad taste started with a rancid opening game loss against Radford and concluded with an unsettling 15-18 record. The woes weren't all about the head Hoya, though he's both the chef and grocery shopper.
Thompson picked new ingredients for the 2016-17 season. On paper, the additions spiced up the roster. Combined with those already in the Kente-tinged cupboard seemingly puts Georgetown back in business.