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New Georgetown NCAA college basketball head coach Ed Cooley speaks during an introductory press conference in Washington, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Ed Cooley embraces championships, sky high expectations in move to Georgetown

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - This Aug. 21, 2016 file photo shows John Thompson, now a state representative, at a fundraiser at Central High School in St. Paul, Minn. Republican lawmakers prepared Monday, July 19, 2021, to file ethics charges against the Democratic representative, who has been a key voice on racial injustice issues. Rep. Thompson, who rose to prominence and won office after his friend Philando Castile was shot to death during a traffic stop, saw support within his own party evaporate over the weekend after revelations of old domestic abuse allegations. (Scott Takushi/Pioneer Press via AP, File)

Embattled Minnesota Democrat John Thompson found guilty of obstruction

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

State Rep. John Thompson denied the claims in a Sunday statement issued by attorney Jordan Kushner, who said the lawmaker “challenges the authenticity of the police reports that have been circulated to the press.” (Screengrab via Minnesota Reformer)

Minnesota Democrat denies ‘deeply disturbing’ allegations, refuses to resign

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

This Aug. 21, 2016 photo shows John Thompson, now a state representative, at a fundraiser at Central High School in St. Paul, Minn. Thompson, who was ticketed for a driver’s license violation is alleging he was racially profiled. The citation says State Rep. John Thompson of St. Paul, who is Black, presented a Wisconsin license during a traffic stop in St. Paul Sunday, July 4, 2021 . (Scott Takushi/Pioneer Press via AP)

Minnesota GOP, Democrats call on Democratic legislator to resign over domestic assault cases

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

This Aug. 21, 2016, file photo shows John Thompson, now a state representative, at a fundraiser at Central High School in St. Paul, Minn. Thompson, who was ticketed for a driver’s license violation is alleging he was racially profiled. The citation says State Rep. John Thompson of St. Paul, who is Black, presented a Wisconsin license during a traffic stop in St. Paul Sunday, July 4, 2021 . (Scott Takushi/Pioneer Press via AP)

Minnesota Democrat lands in political mire after racial-profiling allegation

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - Georgetown head coach John Thompson, left, gives a happy pat to the most valuable player, Patrick Ewing, after Georgetown defeated Houston in the NCAA college basketball championship game in Seattle, in this April 2, 1984, file photo. Patrick Ewing and Georgetown are back in the NCAA Tournament. The 7-footer who helped the Hoyas win one national championship and reach two other finals in the 1980s is now coaching at his alma mater. Georgetown is a No. 12 seed and will play No. 5 Colorado in the East Region on Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/File)

Calling shots, not blocking them, Ewing leads Hoyas to NCAAs

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Charges filed in New Year’s Day killing in Ferguson

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FILE - In this March 9, 2013, file photo, former Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., left, congratulates his son Georgetown head coach John Thompson III, right, after the Hoya's 61-39 win over Syracuse in an NCAA college basketball game in Washington. John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died. He was 78 His death was announced in a family statement Monday., Aug. 31, 2020. No details were disclosed. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

John Thompson’s autobiography reveals new details of meeting with Rayful Edmond

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Georgetown guard Jahvon Blair (0) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Washington. Seton Hall won 78-71. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Jahvon Blair scores 23, Georgetown beats UMBC in season opener

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Blair scores 23, Georgetown beats UMBC in season opener

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John Thompson remembered as builder of young lives

By BOBBY BANCROFT - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 2, 1984, file photo, Georgetown head coach John Thompson, left, gives a happy pat to the most valuable player Patrick Ewing, after Georgetown defeated Houston 84-75 in Seattle. John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died. He was 78 His death was announced in a family statement Monday., Aug. 31, 2020. No details were disclosed.(AP Photo/File)

Ewing hopes to carry on Thompson’s legacy at Georgetown

By BOBBY BANCROFT - Associated Press

In this Jan. 24, 1996, file photo, Georgetown head coach John Thompson talks to Allen Iverson during an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, in Landover, Md. Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a basketball powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s title, has died at age 78, his family announced through the university, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. (Porter Binks/USA Today via AP, File) **FILE**

John Thompson spoke truth to power ‘when it was hard to do’

By Jim Litke - Associated Press

Former Georgetown coach John Thompson, Jr., listens during an NCAA college basketball press conference to formally announce Georgetown's new basketball head coach Patrick Ewing, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Washington. Ewing played at Georgetown under coach Thompson. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Thompson tributes pour in after Georgetown legend’s death

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

9. Allen Iverson, 1996 Philadelphia 76ers (Georgetown) Allen Iverson, left, of Georgetown holds up a jersey with NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected as the number one pick in the 1996 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, June 26, 1996, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm) **FILE**

Allen Iverson on John Thompson: “Thanks for saving my life coach’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times