Georgetown's Bradley Hayes granted fifth year of eligibility

Friday night, the Georgetown basketball team gathered for their yearly postseason banquet. Things were going according to the status quo at first, and then Bradley Hayes dropped a bombshell.

Breaking news: Bradley Hayes has been granted a 5th year of eligibility by the NCAA and will return next season. #hoyas

— Voice Sports (@GUVoiceSports) April 23, 2016

Hayes, who burst onto the scene last season, his first as a starter, missed most of February with a broken hand before returning for the Big East tournament.

The seven-footer averaged 8.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game for the Hoyas last season.