Charles Thomas (basketball, born 1969) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1969 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | Everett (Lansing, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Eastern Michigan (1987–1991) |
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1991–2006 |
| Coaching career | 2006–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1991–1992 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1992 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1992–1993 | Columbus Horizon |
| 1993 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1993 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1994 | Hartford Hellcats |
| 1994–1995 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1995–1996 | Grand Rapids Mackers |
| 1996 | Portland Mountain Cats |
| 1996–1997 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1997–1998 | Atlantic City Seagulls |
| 1998 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1998–1999 | Connecticut Pride |
| 1999–2000 | Baltimore Bayrunners |
| 2000–2002 | Wollongong Hawks |
| 2002–2004 | Adelaide 36ers |
| As coach: | |
| 2006–2007 | Radford (assistant) |
| 2007–2009 | Northwood (assistant) |
| 2009–2017 | Akron (assistant) |
| 2017–2023 | Duquesne (assistant) |
| 2023–2024 | Saint Louis (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Charles Thomas (born October 3, 1969) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He played as a point guard and was part of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Thomas also played in other American leagues and spent four seasons in the Australian NBL. He is the twin brother of former NBA player Carl Thomas.
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Charles Thomas: From Player to Coach
Charles Thomas has had a long and successful career in basketball. He started as a player and later became a coach. His journey took him from high school courts to professional leagues around the world.
Early Life and College Basketball
Charles Thomas was born in Dayton, Ohio. He grew up with a passion for basketball. He attended Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan.
After high school, Thomas went on to play college basketball. He played for Eastern Michigan University from 1987 to 1991. Playing in college helped him develop his skills even further.
Playing Professionally
After college, Charles Thomas became a professional basketball player. He joined the Detroit Pistons for the 1991–1992 NBA season. This was a big step in his career.
After his time in the NBA, Thomas played in several other American leagues. These included the Continental Basketball Association, United States Basketball League, International Basketball Association, and International Basketball League. He played for many different teams during these eight years.
Success in Australia
Charles Thomas also played basketball internationally. He spent four seasons in the Australian NBL. He played two seasons with the Wollongong Hawks. With the Hawks, he helped them win the NBL championship in the 2000–01 season. This was a major highlight of his playing career.
After his time with the Hawks, he played two more seasons in Australia. He joined the Adelaide 36ers before he finished his playing career.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player in 2006, Charles Thomas began a new chapter as a basketball coach. He started as an assistant coach at Radford University for the 2006–2007 season.
He then moved on to coach at Northwood University from 2007 to 2009. From 2009 to 2017, he was an assistant coach for the Akron Zips.
Later, he coached at Duquesne University from 2017 to 2023. Most recently, he was an assistant coach at Saint Louis University for the 2023–2024 season. Charles Thomas continues to share his knowledge and love for basketball with younger players.
See also
In Spanish: Charles Thomas (baloncestista) para niños
