Derek Thomas (basketball)

Derek Thomas
Biographical details
Born	September 6, 1966 (age 58); Marshall, Texas, U.S.
Playing career
1984–1986	Johnson County CC
1986–1988	Missouri-St. Louis
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1988–1989	Missouri-St. Louis (asst.)
1989–1991	Missouri State (asst.)
1991–1992	Saint Louis (asst.)
1992–1995	Christian Brothers
1995–1999	Saint Louis (asst.)
1999–2000	Minnesota (asst.)
2000	Illinois (asst.)
2000–2001	Atlanta Hawks (scout)
2001–2003	UNLV (asst.)
2003–2008	Western Illinois
2008–2012	Detroit (asst.)

Derek Thomas (born September 6, 1966) is a former head men's basketball coach at Western Illinois University.^[1] His final record in five years with Western Illinois University was 40–104. He is the son of Hall of Fame Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Emmitt Thomas. Thomas has four children.

Derek was an Assistant Basketball coach at the University of Detroit Mercy until resigning in 2012.^[2]

References

^ Nevel, Jason (9 March 2007). "Down time with Derek Thomas". Western Courier. Archived from the original on 19 March 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
^ "UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY basketball team". USBASKET. Retrieved 12 October 2010.

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[1] Nevel, Jason (9 March 2007). "Down time with Derek Thomas". Western Courier. Archived from the original on 19 March 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2010.

[2] "UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY basketball team". USBASKET. Retrieved 12 October 2010.

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