Miami Herald logo Miami Herald 3 weeks ago

Thomas' debut as FIU coach comes against Tar Heels

Florida International head basketball coach Isiah Thomas, left, talks with Marlon Bright (34) during an exhibition game against Northwood at FIU in Miami, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Thomas needs to make a winner of little-known Florida International and revive his own career in the process.

FIU basketball got a lot more interesting April 15 when new coach Isiah Thomas was hired. On Monday night, the Golden Panthers will open their 2009-10 season against defending national champion North Carolina (7 p.m. ESPNU) at the Dean Dome. Full Article at Miami Herald

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  1. There have been a lot of talented, smart people to come through our organization
    Isiah Thomas – Isiah Thomas SOURCE: FOX Sports 3 weeks ago
  2. North Carolina showed us how champions are ... One day, we'd like to be champions.
    Isiah Thomas – Isiah Thomas SOURCE: FOX Sports 3 weeks ago
  3. I like the way we battled ... We fought tonight.
    Isiah Thomas – Isiah Thomas SOURCE: FOX Sports 3 weeks ago
  4. My response has been the same ... I want to build a program. As long as the school continues to support what we're trying to do, and the resources are here to build a top-flight basketball program, I'm going to be here and build it. As long as they're committed to the resources, I'm committed to staying...
    Isiah Thomas – Isiah Thomas SOURCE: South Florida Sun-Sentinel 3 weeks ago
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  1. Florida International head basketball coach Isiah Thomas, center, talks with Marlon Bright (34) and other players during an exhibition game against Northwood in Miami, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. FIU lost to Northwood 71-61 in Thomas' coaching debut.
  2. MIAMI - APRIL 15: Isiah Thomas talks to the media after he was introduced as the new head coach for Florida International Univeristy men's basketball team at U.S.Century Bank Arena on April 15, 2009 in Miami, Florida.
  3. PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 21: Isaiah Thomas #2 of the Washington Huskies goes up for a shot in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden on March 21, 2009 in Portland, Oregon.
  4. PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 19: Isaiah Thomas #2 of the Washington Huskies shoots the ball over Phil Turner #25 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first half during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Rose Garden on March 19, 2009 in Portland, Oregon.
  5. KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 25: Isaiah Thomas #2 of the Washington Huskies and Nick Calathes #33 of the Florida Gators dive for a loose ball during the CBE Classic consolation game on November 25, 2008 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
  6. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: Former New York Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas attends the premiere of 'Miracle at St. Anna' at the Ziegfeld Theatre on September 22, 2008 in New York City.
  7. NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Head coach of the New York Knicks Isiah Thomas reacts to a call on the sideline against the New Jersey Nets on March 24, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  8. NEW YORK - MARCH 16: New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas watches the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden March 16, 2008 in New York City.
  9. North Carolina basketball player Jessica Breland, who was diagnosed this summer with lymphoma, is seen Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, in Chapel Hill, N.C. The senior forward is likely to redshirt this season after going through several months of chemotherapy following her diagnosis in May.

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