Washington Times · Nov 12, 2017
Patrick Ewing coaches Georgetown past Jacksonville in debut
Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing points during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**Just like long ago, Patrick Ewing was receiving roars from Georgetown’s fans and leading the basketball team to a victory, only this time he was coaching the Hoyas as they beat Jacksonville 73-57 on Sunday in his sideline debut.
With playing rival Michael Jordan and fellow Georgetown alumni Alonzo Mourning, Dikembe Mutombo and Otto Porter Jr. in the arena, along with his former New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy, Ewing began his first head coaching job at any level.