A list of John Thompson accolades:
- First African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship
- 2× NBA champion ('65, '66)
- NCAA champion ('84)
- NABC Coach of the Year ('85)
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Olympics ('88)
- 3× Big East COTY ('80, '87, '92)
- HOF class of '99
R.I.P Coach
- First African-American head coach to win a major collegiate championship
- 2× NBA champion ('65, '66)
- NCAA champion ('84)
- NABC Coach of the Year ('85)
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- 3× Big East COTY ('80, '87, '92)
- HOF class of '99
R.I.P Coach