WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Georgetown's home floor is now called John Thompson Jr. Court.
The school announced the naming of the court at Capital One Arena on Saturday in honor of the legendary leader and former coach who died last year. Thompson was 78.
Prior to Georgetown's matchup against Syracuse, its former Big East rival, members of Thompson's family walked to midcourt for the dedication and naming of the court as former Georgetown stars, including Alonzo Mourning and Dikembe Mutombo, sat courtside.
Thompson's biggest star at Georgetown, Patrick Ewing, is now entering his fifth season as head coach at his alma mater.