- Write an article
- Create a list
- Publish a column
- Upload a video
- Log in
- My channel
- Settings
- Invite friends
- English
Info mistake?
Biography
John Robert Thompson Jr. (born September 2, 1941) is a former American college basketball coach for the Georgetown Hoyas. He is now a professional radio and TV sports commentator. In 1984, he became the first African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship, capturing the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship when Georgetown, led by Patrick Ewing, defeated the University of Houston 84-75.
Awards
Known For
Filmography