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Carl Thomas (basketball)

Carl Thomas (basketball)

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Carl Thomas (born October 3, 1969) is American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the head coach at Cleary University.[1]

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Though born in Dayton, Ohio, Thomas moved to Lansing, Michigan where he played basketball at Everett High School. He went on to college at Eastern Michigan University, where he also played basketball.

Thomas began his NBA career with the Sacramento Kings in 1991–92, playing one game, playing 31 minutes, scoring 12 points. He did not return to the league until 1996–97, when he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers. His final NBA season in 1997–98 was split between the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, and the Cavaliers (for a second stint).

Thomas last played professionally with an Italian team, Fileni Jesi. He is the twin brother of former Detroit Pistons player Charles Thomas.[2]

Thomas took a position as head of the Jackson College basketball program in 2013.[3] He previously worked as an assistant basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University.[2]

On August 23, 2022, Thomas was named the first head coach of the Cleary University men's basketball program.[4]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Carl Thomas - Men's Basketball Coach".
  2. [2]
    "Eastern Michigan University Athletics Staff Directory: Carl Thomas, Asst. Men's Basketball Coach". Archived from the original on 2007-08-22. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  3. [3]
    "Former NBA player Carl Thomas takes over Jackson College men's basketball program". 7 August 2013.
  4. [4]
    "Carl Thomas". Cleary University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-12-13.


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