Background
Thompson, John was born on September 2, 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Thompson, John was born on September 2, 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Student, Providence College, 1960-1964; Master in Counseling and Guidance, U. District of Columbia, 1971; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), St. Peter's College, 1982; Doctor of Humanities, Wheeling College, 1982.
Player, Boston Celtics, National Basketball Association, 1964-1966; basketball coach, St. Anthony High School, Washington, 1966-1972; basketball coach, Georgetown University, Washington, since 1972; presidential assistant on urban affairs, Georgetown University, Washington, 1977; founder Summer Basketball School, Georgetown University. Member National Invitation Tournament Championship Team, 1963, National Basketball Association Championship Team, 1965, 66. Won National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, 1984, 2nd place National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, 1982, 85.
Member National Association Basketball Coaches (board directors since 1976, chairman selection committee for east team, NABC Coach of Year 1984-1985).