Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr. dies at age 78

[iluvtennis]

5. BOy how I loved watching Big John's teams. But the best thing I liked about him was that

his was that Uncle to his players. He instilled in them not only basketball, but how important it was for them to get their degrees.


https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/31/sport/john-thompson-jr-death-spt-intl/index.html
"Our father was an inspiration to many and devoted his life to developing young people not simply on, but most importantly, off the basketball court," said a statement from the Thompson family.

Seventy five of Thompson's 77 players who stayed all four years received college degrees and 26 of his players were drafted in the NBA, including Hall of Famers Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutumbo, Alonzo Mourning, and Allen Iverson.

Rest in Peace John Thompson!