John Thompson passes away

[stever20]

Sad news just came out.....
https://wjla.com/news/local/former-geor ... mpson-dies

[Jet915]

Wow, a Big East legend, RIP.

[redmen9194]

Big John and his Hoyas embodied the Big East at a time when we were introducing Big East basketball to the nation. I still think one of the best quotes was when he walked over to Dave Gavitt as time was winding down in the 1984 National Championship game and before giving him a hug said - "How do you like the Big East now?" We loved it then and ever since. Rest in peace Big John.

[cu blujs]

Truly a legend and the embodiment of Georgetown basketball.

[stever20]

You can make the case that in the DMV area (District, Maryland, Virginia)- that the 3 biggest basketball icons ever have passed here in the last 7 months. Morgan Wooten, Wes Unseld, and now Big John.

[jfan]

My past memories of Georgetown relate to Big John roaming the sideline with a towel over his shoulder, working the Refs. He was an intimidating force. His teams always played tough defense and you knew you were in for a battle when you played Georgetown. RIP!

[GoldenWarrior11]

RIP to a legend. He helped put Georgetown Basketball on the map, and - most importantly - graduated an overwhelming majority of his players and helped them become better men as a result of it. I'm sure watching his son become HC at Georgetown as a huge accomplishment for him in his own right as well, not to mention getting to watch Ewing take over the reigns as well.

[billyjack]

I agree with everyones' posts.

Sorry, to hear this. I thought we'd have many more years with him like with Louie. Very proud that he was a Friar alum. Loved his teams, coaching, style, outspoken-ness, social commentary, and that he didn't put up with any BS from anyone even in retirement.

[Novachap]

Sad news, a true pioneer and larger than life person. Coach Thompson is absolutely one of the reasons the Big East was / is what it is. Condolences to the entire Hoya family.

[ArmyVet]

What an impact Big John had on college basketball and on societal awareness when it wasn't cool to speak out. Sad day.