FEAST WEEK 2025: Georgetown Reportedly Joining BYU, Dayton, and Miami in Orlando

Jon Rothstein reports Hoyas join a new Thanksgiving Week tournament

Hoya faithful, mark your calendars (well, loosely, anyway). Word has trickled out, courtesy of the ever-reliable Jon Rothstein, that your Georgetown Hoyas are set to headline a tantalizing four-team MTE (Multi-Team Event) in Orlando during Thanksgiving Week 2025. Joining the Hoyas in sunny Orlando will be a formidable trio: BYU, Miami, and Dayton.

While official matchups are still shrouded in mystery (and there’s no official announcement timeline yet), the prospect of facing any of these teams is enough to get any Hoya fan excited.

The BYU Cougars (KenPom 27), fresh off their Big 12 debut, are known for their high-octane offense. A clash with them would be a thrilling early test for Georgetown’s defense. It’s also worth noting that BYU’s change of plans, moving from the Diamond Head Classic (called off in 2025), showcases the attractiveness of this new Orlando event.

The Miami Hurricanes (KenPom 190) will have a new coach in Duke’s Jai Lucas. A matchup against Miami would be a prime opportunity for Georgetown to measure itself against a rebuilding ACC stalwart.

The Dayton Flyers (KenPom 79), a perennial contender out of the Atlantic 10, are known for their passionate fanbase and disciplined play. A battle with Dayton would be a gritty, hard-fought affair, perfect for setting the tone for the rest of the season.

For Georgetown, this MTE represents a significant opportunity. Building a strong non-conference resume is crucial for NCAA Tournament aspirations, and a successful showing in Orlando could provide a massive boost.

What makes this news particularly intriguing is the potential for signifying a jump to the next level. By 2025, Ed Cooley has had ample time to solidify his system and build a roster capable of competing against anyone. This Orlando trip could be a pivotal moment in the program’s trajectory.

Georgetown will add two quality neutral-court games with this MTE, along with a visit to Maryland scheduled. Games with Syracuse and/or Notre Dame are not slated next year, although Red Autry did have mutual interest in continuing the rivalry.

Of course, the lack of official details of this announced Florida MTE leaves us with plenty of questions. When will the matchups be announced? Where in Orlando will the games be played? Is Disney and/or ESPN involved? And most importantly, how many Hoya fans will be making the pilgrimage to Florida? What will they eat for lunch?

The event could be the ESPN Events Invitational—previously known as the Orlando Invitational, Orlando Classic, Old Spice Classic, and Advocare Invitational. Traditionally it was an eight-team tournament, but in 2024 it was a four-team field with Florida, Wichita State, Wake Forest, Minnesota playing over two games each during Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday. Georgetown won third place in the 2008 Old Spice Classic, losing to Tennessee on Friday and then crushing Maryland on Sunday.

While we wait for more answers, one thing is certain: Thanksgiving Week 2025 just got a whole lot more interesting for Georgetown basketball. Keep your eyes peeled for official announcements, and start planning your Orlando getaway.