John Thompson, the trailblazing Georgetown basketball coach who became the first Black coach to win an NCAA championship, has died at 78. Washington, D.C. news station WJLA reported the news on Monday ...

His family later released a statement. “We are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our father, John Thompson, Jr. Our father was an inspiration to many and devoted his life to developing ...

Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., a central figure of Hoyas basketball for decades and one of the most important, prominent coaches in college athletics history has died, according to ...

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John Thompson Jr., the Hall of Fame basketball coach and Georgetown legend who became the first Black head coach to win an NCAA championship, has died, his family said on Monday. Thompson was 78. "Our ...