WASHINGTON (AP) — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball ...

Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as "Big John" throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. Thompson, who led Georgetown to the 1984 national championship, built the ...

John Thompson, the Hall of Fame college basketball coach who guided Georgetown University in Washington to a national championship in 1984, died Aug. 31 at age 78. No cause of death was given. He was ...

John Thompson, a towering figure in college basketball who led Georgetown to the 1984 national championship and three Final Fours, has died. He was 78. Thompson, who coached the likes of Patrick Ewing ...

Legendary Georgetown men's basketball coach John Thompson, known as "Big John," has died at 78. Thompson led the team to the 1984 National championship and took the Hoyas to three final fours in the ...

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