Derek Thomas (basketball)
Biographical details | |
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Born | Marshall, Texas, U.S. | September 6, 1966
Playing career | |
1984–1986 | Johnson County CC |
1986–1988 | Missouri-St. Louis |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1988–1989 | Missouri-St. Louis (asst.) |
1989–1991 | Missouri State (asst.) |
1991–1992 | Saint Louis (asst.) |
1992–1995 | Christian Brothers |
1995–1999 | Saint Louis (asst.) |
1999–2000 | Minnesota (asst.) |
2000 | Illinois (asst.) |
2000–2001 | Atlanta Hawks (scout) |
2001–2003 | UNLV (asst.) |
2003–2008 | Western Illinois |
2008–2012 | Detroit (asst.) |
Derek Thomas (born September 6, 1966) is a former head men's basketball coach at Western Illinois University.[1] His final record in five years with Western Illinois University was 40–104. He is the son of Hall of Fame Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Emmitt Thomas. Thomas has four children.
Derek was an Assistant Basketball coach at the University of Detroit Mercy until resigning in 2012.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Nevel, Jason (9 March 2007). "Down time with Derek Thomas". Western Courier. Archived from the original on 19 March 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
- ^ "UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY basketball team". USBASKET. Retrieved 12 October 2010.