[John Thompson Jr.]
Patrick Ewing: “Georgetown University, the sport of basketball and the world has lost someone who I consider to be a father figure, confidant and role model. He has done so much to impact my life and the people he has coached and mentored along the way.”
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Dikembe Mutombo
Georgetown University Honors Legendary Coach John Thompson
NEW AFRICA BASKETBALL LEAGUE HOLDS SCOUTING COMBINE AT BROOKLYN NETS FACILITY THIS WEEK
[Sports News\Africa Basketball]
The Basketball Africa League is a joint effort between the NBA and FIBA (International Basketball Federation) which announced this formation on February 16, 2019. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talked about the establishment of the BAL in a press conference during the 2019 NBA All-Star weekend. Silver hinted former President Barack Obama–who is said to be an avid supporter of this initiative–will play an important role.
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