Georgetown University has hired New York Knicks legend and alum Patrick Ewing to be the head coach of the program, according to a report by ESPN's Jeff Goodman.
Ewing, 54, has been around the NBA coaching circles since 2003 after playing 15 of his 17 years for the Knickerbockers. The 7-footer is revered as one of the best basketball mentors for big men, spending time with the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats during his 14-year stint as an assistant coach.
Given that the Hornets, the team he currently coaches for, will play Tuesday night in Washington against the Wizards, afforded Ewing the chance to meet directly with school officials regarding the coaching vacancy.
Knicks fans have often criticized management and ownership for not offering Ewing a role with the team, while the likes of Isiah Thomas, Mike D'Antoni, Derek Fisher, and Jeff Hornacek all have gotten chances at the helm.
Ewing was the preferred choice to succeed John Thompson III, the son of his former coach with the Hoyas, John Thompson Jr.
The Jamaican native is a Georgetown legend who played for the elder Thompson from 1982-85, leading the school to three national championship games and one title.
Ewing went on to have a Hall of Fame-caliber career in the NBA, while also becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist in 1984 as a college athlete, and in 1992 as part of the Dream Team.
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