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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Isiah_ThomasIsiah Thomas - Wikipedia

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   College career Thomas with Indiana coach Bob Knight during the 1981 NCAA tournament. Thomas was recruited to play college basketball for Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers. Although he received mail saying Knight tied up his players and beat them, he did not believe the rumors.

   • Playing career: 1981–1994
   • NBA draft: 1981: 1st round, 2nd overall pick

   • College: Indiana (1979–1981)

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Isiah-ThomasIsiah Thomas | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Thomas developed exceptional basketball skills at an early age and became a highly sought-after college prospect. After helping the U.S. team win the gold medal in the Pan-American Games in 1979, he entered Indiana University, leading the Hoosiers to a national championship in 1981.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Isaiah_Thomas_(basketball)Isaiah Thomas (basketball) - Wikipedia

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   After electing to forgo his senior year of college, Thomas was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the final pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He spent three seasons with the Kings before joining the Phoenix Suns in 2014.

   • Playing career: 2011–present
   • NBA draft: 2011: 2nd round, 60th overall pick

   • College: Washington (2008–2011)

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   Isiah Lord Thomas III is a former American basketball player who played for the Indiana University Hoosiers for two seasons between 1979 and 1981. At Indiana, Thomas played under head coach Bob Knight and the pair led Indiana to win the 1981 NCAA National Championship, defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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   Dec 8, 2023 · Isaiah Thomas was a college athlete at the University of Washington. And now, Thomas is also a member of Washington’s Husky Hall of Fame.

7. www.nba.com › news › history-nba-legend-isiah-thomasLegends profile: Isiah Thomas | NBA.com

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   Sep 13, 2021 · Coaching was still in Thomas’ blood and he took on the college game as coach of Florida International University from 2009-12.

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   Why did Isiah Thomas go to Indiana University?

   • Isiah Thomas was recruited by coach Bob Knight. Despite reading a letter that was sent to his home that explained how Bobby Knight would hit his players, he still committed to Indiana University. He thought those rumors were untrue and he believed that spending time in Bloomington to focus on basketball would be good for him.

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   When did Isiah Thomas become a coach?

   • Succeeding Larry Bird and taking on a Pacers team fresh off of an NBA finals appearance, Isiah Thomas then took on the head coaching position of the Indiana Pacers in 2000. A number of roster changes had put Isiah Thomas in a tough situation as the Pacers seemed to be in full rebuild mode.

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   How old is Isiah Thomas?

   • Isiah Thomas (born April 30, 1961, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) is an American basketball player and coach, considered one of the best point guards in the history of the game. He led the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to consecutive world championships in 1989 and 1990.

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   Who drafted Isiah Thomas?

   • Isiah Thomas declared for the NBA drafted and he was selected as the number 2 overall pick in the 1981 NBA draft. After his sophomore season at Indiana University. Isiah Thomas declared for the 1981 NBA draft and he was selected second overall by the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons had a conference worst 21-61 record.

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9. www.seattletimes.com › sports › uw-husky-basketballHow ‘slow grind’ helped Isaiah Thomas make an improbable NBA ...

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   Mar 21, 2024 · Mike Vorel. Seattle Times columnist. PHOENIX — A few minutes before 11 a.m. Wednesday, Isaiah Thomas orbited the arc, sinking three-pointers at each successive stop. He was one of few players...