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FILE - In this March 9, 2013, file photo, former Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., left, congratulates his son Georgetown head coach John Thompson III, right, after the Hoya's 61-39 win over Syracuse in an NCAA college basketball game in Washington. Georgetown has fired basketball coach John Thompson III on Thursday, March 23, 2017, after two consecutive losing seasons at the school his father led to a national championship. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

John Thompson, legendary Georgetown coach, dead

By Adam Zielonka — Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Patrick Ewing, left, talks to NBA referee Josh Tiven as the Hornets play the Sacramento Kings in a NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says former Georgetown star Patrick Ewing has been hired to coach the school's basketball team, more than two decades after he led the Hoyas to their only national championship as a player.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school has not announced the hire.AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File) **FILE**

Patrick Ewing hired to be new Georgetown coach

By Peter Santo and Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 9, 2013, file photo, former Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., left, congratulates his son Georgetown head coach John Thompson III, right, after the Hoya's 61-39 win over Syracuse in an NCAA college basketball game in Washington. Georgetown has fired basketball coach John Thompson III on Thursday, March 23, 2017, after two consecutive losing seasons at the school his father led to a national championship. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

John Thompson III’s name, Georgetown tradition should have bought coach more time

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2016, file photo, Georgetown head coach John Thompson III reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette in Washington. Georgetown has fired basketball coach John Thompson III on Thursday, March 23, 2017, after two consecutive losing seasons at the school his father led to a national championship. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon File)

Georgetown fires John Thompson III after another losing year

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Georgetown coach John Thompson III talks to Jonathan Mulmore (2) and L.J. Peak (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) **FILE**

John Thompson III and troubled Hoyas host Villanova

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

Maryland coach Gary Williams encourages his team during the opening minutes of their NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal game against Michigan, March 25, 1994, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Maryland’s victory over Georgetown in 1993 put Terrapins back on map

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

John Thompson Jr., left, congratulates his son Georgetown head coach John Thompson III, right, after an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse, Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Washington. Georgetown won 61-39 over Syracuse. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Hall of Fame coach John Thompson recovering “beautifully” from surgery

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**FILE** Patrick Ewing, basketball player for Georgetown University, with coach John Thompson on March 9, 1985. (AP Photo)

Georgetown breaks ground on John R. Thomspon Jr. athletics facility

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

**FILE** Patrick Ewing, basketball player for Georgetown University, with coach John Thompson on March 9, 1985. (AP Photo)

Patrick Ewing honors John Thompson Jr. with $3.3 million gift to Georgetown

By Ben Standig - CSNwashington.com

Northeastern forward Scott Eatherton, left, drives the ball against Georgetown's Mikael Hopkins during a NCAA college basketball game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)

Georgetown blows lead, falls to Northeastern in Puerto Rico

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press