John Thompson, the Hall of Fame basketball coach who led the Georgetown Hoyas to three NCAA title games, including winning the 1984 championship, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 78.
In 27 seasons with the Hoyas, Thompson compiled a record of 596-239 before retiring in 1999. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame months later in October 1999.
Before beginning his legendary coaching career, he played basketball at Providence College. After he was drafted by the Celtics in the third round of the 1964 draft, he served as the backup center to Bill Russell for two seasons.