WASHINGTON — (WMAL) John Thompson III is out as the head coach at Georgetown.
Thompson has parted ways with the Hoyas after serving as the head coach for the past 13 seasons.
The Hoyas haven’t made the NCAA Tournament for three out of the past four seasons.
University President John J. DeGioia put out the following statement:
“It is with profound regret and deep appreciation that I informed John Thompson III this morning that the University will no longer be retaining his services as our Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
For thirteen years, he has been one of the elite coaches in college basketball. His performance as a coach has been exceptional, and he has served our community with remarkable distinction and integrity, sustaining our commitment to the academic performance of our students and providing them with the very best preparation for their lives beyond the Hilltop.
Our tradition of excellence as a University will forever be inextricably linked with John and his family.
We are committed to taking the necessary steps to strengthen our program and maintaining the highest levels of academic integrity and national competitiveness.
We will work immediately to begin a national search for a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
I remain deeply grateful to John for all that he has done on behalf of Georgetown University.”
Thompson is the son of former Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr.
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