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John R. Thompson Jr. High School Reopens as a Tribute to a Basketball Legend

After a $91 million renovation, John R. Thompson Jr. High School in Washington, D.C., reopened in August 2024 bearing the name of the former Georgetown coach whose advocacy for Black athletes and academic success left a lasting imprint on the community.

Sep 5, 2026

Georgetown renames school in honor of Hall of Fame coach John Thompson Jr.

A ribbon‑cutting ceremony unveiled the freshly renovated John R. Thompson Jr. High School in Washington, D.C., a building that now bears the name of the Hall of Fame Georgetown basketball coach.

Aug 24, 2026