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John Robert Thompson III (born March 11, 1966) is a professional basketball coach and executive who has been the assistant coach for the United States men's national basketball team since 2017. He previously served as the head coach of the men's basketball team at Georgetown University.
Aug 31, 2020 · The late Georgetown Hoyas coach, who died at 78, was a pioneer and a mentor for many NBA coaches. Learn how he influenced the game and the lives of his players and peers.
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Aug 31, 2020 · John Thompson III, hired as Georgetown’s head coach before the 2004-5 season, reached the N.C.A.A. tournament’s Final Four in his third season, and his teams made it beyond the first...
Sep 14, 2021 · The former Georgetown basketball coach and son of NBA legend John Thompson Jr. is now a minority owner of the fast-growing cornhole sports company. He said he sees potential in the sport, its media deals, e-commerce and sponsorships.
Apr 5, 2024 · A tribute to John Thompson, who led the Hoyas to the 1984 national championship and paved the way for more Black coaches in college basketball. Read about his legacy, his son John III, and his star player Patrick Ewing.
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Sep 1, 2020 · John Thompson Jr., who died in 2020, was a trailblazing coach who won an NCAA title and coached four Hall of Famers at Georgetown. He also created a Black-centric brand of basketball that influenced the sport and the culture.
Mar 23, 2017 · The search to replace fired Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson III will be led by former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and athletic director Lee Reed.
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