Georgetown special assistant Louis Orr, who starred at Syracuse, dies at 64

Louis Orr, a special assistant to Georgetown Coach Patrick Ewing and former Big East coach of the year at Seton Hall, died Thursday. A standout player at Syracuse and an eight-year NBA veteran, Orr had been diagnosed with cancer. He was 64.

“On 12/15/2022, Louis Orr was called home to be with the Lord as his battle with cancer has come to an end,” the family said in a statement. “He was a dearly loved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will forever be missed!”