Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Dies At 78

John Thompson, a pioneering African American coach, led Georgetown to its first NCAA title in 1984. He retired in 1999, leaving a legacy that included his son and Patrick Ewing as successors. Despite their efforts, neither matched his success. Thompson's teams made 20 NCAA tournament appearances in 27 seasons, with 14 consecutive. His family announced his death, noting his battle with health issues.

What significant milestone did John Thompson achieve in 1984?

• He became the first African American coach to win the NCAA national championship.

• He retired from coaching.

• He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

• He coached his team to an undefeated season.

In what year did John Thompson retire from coaching?

• 2010

• 1984

• 1999

• 2005

Who followed John Thompson's footsteps as head coaches at Georgetown?

• Phil Jackson and Pat Riley

• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson

• Michael Jordan and Larry Bird

• His son, John Thompson III, and Patrick Ewing

How many consecutive NCAA tournament appearances did Thompson's teams achieve?

• 16

• 10

• 14

• 12

What was announced by Thompson's family in a statement?

• His induction into the Hall of Fame

• His retirement from coaching

• His death

• His new coaching position