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Thomas Lands College Coaching Gig

Former Knicks coach signs 5-year contract

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 14, 2009 1:37 PM CDT

(Newser) – Isiah Thomas will coach men’s basketball at Florida International University, the Miami Herald reports, with the Hall of Fame player signing a 5-year contract. “Coming back to the college game has always been a dream of mine,” said Thomas, 47, fired last year after a disastrous stint as coach and executive with the New York Knicks.

New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas smiles during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, Dec. 5, 2007.
New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas smiles during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, Dec. 5, 2007.   (AP Photo)
In this 2008 file photo, New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas watches from the bench as he team played the Indiana Pacers.
In this 2008 file photo, New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas watches from the bench as he team played the Indiana Pacers.   (AP Photo)
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