What is john thompson iii?

John Thompson III is an American basketball coach who served as the head coach of the Georgetown University men's basketball team from 2004 to 2017. He is the son of Hall of Fame basketball coach John Thompson Jr. and played basketball at Princeton University during his college years.

Thompson III had a successful coaching career at Georgetown, leading the team to the NCAA Tournament eight times and reaching the Final Four in 2007. He was named Big East Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2013. However, his tenure at Georgetown ended in 2017 when he was fired after a string of disappointing seasons.

Since leaving Georgetown, Thompson III has worked as an assistant coach for the NBA's Boston Celtics and has been involved in international basketball initiatives. He is known for his focus on player development and his ability to build strong team cultures.