WASHINGTON -- Legendary basketball coach John Thompson Jr. has died at the age of 78, according to ESPN. Thompson was the first African-American head coach to win the NCAA Men's Basketball ...

Back in his day as the head coach at Georgetown, John Thompson Jr. was never shy with his opinions, solicited or otherwise. Age has not exactly softened his views. Thompson, once memorably ejected ...

The life and legacy of former Georgetown men’s basketball coach John Thompson Jr. was honored by a long list of players, coaches and public figures during a virtual memorial service Saturday. The ...

A number of prominent figures from around the basketball world and local DMV community have shared their fondest memories and celebrated John Thompson Jr.’s incredible life and career since his ...

Allen Iverson, Bradley Beal and Gary Williams are just a few names to speak on the life of John Thompson Jr. the legendary Georgetown basketball coach who passed away Monday at the age of 78. Ted ...

John Thompson Jr. built a legendary career as a college basketball coach, leading Georgetown to seven Big East titles, three Final Four appearances and the 1984 national championship. But even after ...

WASHINGTON -- Former Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr. had intestinal surgery less than two weeks ago, and the school says he is recovering "beautifully." Georgetown said in a statement Sunday the 74 ...

College basketball coach John Thompson Jr. died at age 78. During his years at Georgetown, he became the first Black coach to win an NCAA... Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Jr.