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 ...

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 ...

(NEW YORK) — Former Georgetown head basketball coach John Thompson Jr. has died at the age of 78, the university announced on Monday. Georgetown shared the following statement, released on behalf of ...

Bread for the City CEO George Jones will receive the John Thompson Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award forhis work as an advocate for the fight against poverty. The honor, which recognizes a community member ...

Georgetown University honored John Thompson Jr.’s legacy with a virtual memorial service celebrating his accomplishments and contributions to the university as head men’s basketball coach from 1972 to ...

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 ...