I Came as a Shadow: An Autobiography

The autobiography of the legendary coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, whose achievements on and off the basketball court reflect America’s unresolved struggle with racial justice.

John Thompson was the head basketball coach at Georgetown University from 1972 to 1999, where he won the NCAA championship in 1984. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999. He is a graduate of Providence College and holds a master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of the District of Columbia.

Jesse Washington is a senior writer for ESPN’s The Undefeated. He lives with his wife and four children outside Pittsburgh.