Former Georgetown basketball manager John Thompson has died at the age of 78, according to various media reports.
Thompson was a legendary figure in college basketball, coaching the Hoyas to the 1984 national title.
Breaking news: Legendary Georgetown manager John Thompson is dead. Hall of Famer became the first African-American manager to win the NCAA National Championship, leading the Hoyas to the 1984 title. Coach Thompson will be missed very much. pic.twitter.com/wrNyzN2vFU
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