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    Never before has Florida International been included in a national preview, but with Isiah Thomas on board as coach, the Panthers are on the map. "He gives them instant credibility as a Hall of Fame player and as a guy with NBA coaching experience" Fraschilla said. "He has a network of people who will help him recruit. Full Article at AZ Central.com
    He gives them instant credibility as a Hall of Fame player and as a guy with NBA coaching experience
    – Fran Fraschilla SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago
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  1. He has a network of people who will help him recruit. It was a logical hire for a school that has very little basketball tradition. It's almost like, 'What do we have to lose?'
    SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago
  2. They're back talent-wise ... One of the things that people have said about Kentucky - and I tended to agree with - was over the last few years when you watched them warm up, you weren't looking at the kind of talent you were used to seeing at Kentucky. This year they're going to be as talented as anybod...
    SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago
  3. The stuff in the fall was a distraction, but I don't think it will carry over
    – Fran Fraschilla SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago
  4. I don't think you'll ever be able to look at Rick the same way ... I think it will be in the back of everyone's mind. It's unfortunate, but that's the way it is. This first year will be the hardest. As time goes on, it'll fade away, and he'll be looked upon as how he proceeds. But this year, everywhere ...
    SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago
  5. They will be a bubble team all year.
    SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago
  6. If they get in this year, they will have absolutely earned it, with so little experience
    SOURCE: AZ Central.com 2 weeks ago

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