John Thompson - Georgetown Basketball

Ink and graphite on paper.

Sports

John Thompson - Georgetown Basketball

Sports Portrait

John Thompson was the Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown University from 1972 through 1999. He took a team that had won only 3 games the year before he arrived to a winning record and an NCAA Tournament appearance in his third season as Head Coach

Over 27 Seasons his teams compiled a 596-239 record with a streak of 24 post season appearances; 20 in the NCAA tournament and 4 NIT invitations

His 1984 team, led by Patrick Ewing, won the NCAA Title. This was the first Championship won by an African American Head Coach.

He was a staunch advocate for his players and worked tirelessly to make sure they were successful in life in addition to their basketball career

Drawing and Calligraphy by me in June 2026 11" x 14" numbered print on archival quality, acid free 110lb paper

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