When big John Thompson comes calling, you listen. Georgetown has hired Hoyas legend and NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing as its next head coach:
Ewing wants to get on job immediately and has already started work on a coaching staff. He's pursuing some high-level college assistants.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) April 3, 2017
Sources: Patrick Ewing has a multi-year deal to become Georgetown's coach. He will start immediately, leaving Charlotte's staff now.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) April 3, 2017
Ewing replaces John Thompson III, who was fired after coaching the Hoyas for the past thirteen seasons.
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