
Georgetown coach John Thomson III talks strategy with guard Markel Starks, who enjoys the up-tempo approach, as does wingman Greg Whittington. The Hoyas are averaging 68.6 possessions a game. (Associated Press)

Guard Markel Starks is excited about Georgetown showing what it’s made of when it visits the new Barclays Center. (Associated Press)

Guard Markel Starks is excited about Georgetown showing what it’s made of when it visits the new Barclays Center. (Associated Press)

Duquesne's Derrick Colter (1) tries to defend against Georgetown's Markel Starks (5) during their NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Washington. Georgetown won 61-55. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Duquesne's Derrick Colter (1) tries to defend against Georgetown's Markel Starks (5) during their NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Washington. Georgetown won 61-55. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Guard Markel Starks averaged 7.1 points, playing in all but two games, as Georgetown advanced to the NCAA tournament’s round of 32 last season. He is one of only two Hoyas with more than eight career starts. (Associated Press)

Guard Markel Starks averaged 7.1 points, playing in all but two games, as Georgetown advanced to the NCAA tournament’s round of 32 last season. He is one of only two Hoyas with more than eight career starts. (Associated Press)

Georgetown sophomore Markel Starks, going to the basket against Marquette, is one of 10 underclassmen on the Hoyas' roster. (Associated Press)

Georgetown's Markel Starks has 44 fouls, which place him fourth on the team. He's committed three or more in nine games. (Associated Press)