Basketball: A Love Story

S1 E362018

Georgetown Culture: John Thompson's America

Episode Synopsis

The creation of the Big East conference gave rise to the Georgetown Hoya teams under John Thompson. Led by Patrick Ewing, Georgetown showed its dominance on the court. Off the court, their importance to the Black community is explored.

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