crymdg2 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Per West Pine Bills: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Just now, crymdg2 said: Per West Pine Bills: Yeah, he's in SLU's people finder today as an assistant basketball coach. He's the guy. SLUMedBilliken15 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheA_Bomb Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Born in Dayton, HS in MI, attended EMU. Played in NBA 91-92 for the Pistons. Later played in Australia. Recently coached at Duquesne. Midwest roots with East Coast A10 experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Since Duquesne has to replace their entire roster every year at least we know this guy can get us players. White Pelican likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Here is his bio from the Duquesne basketball website. Interesting to see he has been with Dambrot for 13 seasons before this departure. Sixth Season at Duquesne 13th Season on Coach Dambrot’s Staff Charles Thomas, who spent seven seasons on Keith Dambrot’s staff at Akron, is in is sixth year with the Dukes. Thomas, who had an extensive professional playing career before moving into coaching, is heavily involved in recruiting and assists with all aspects of game preparation and on-court instruction. Thomas joined the Akron staff after spending two seasons as an assistant head coach at Northwood University in Midland, Mich. Prior to his time at Northwood, he spent one season as an assistant coach at Radford University (2006-07). Before joining the coaching ranks, Thomas spent 15 years playing professionally in the U.S. and abroad. He started his pro career with the Detroit Pistons (1991-92) before spending six seasons in the CBA with the Grand Rapids Hoops, the Fort Wayne Fury and the Connecticut Pride. From 2000 to 2006, he averaged 17 points, five rebounds and five assists while playing in Australia and Sweden. Thomas is a 2000 graduate of Eastern Michigan where he, and twin brother Carl, played for the Eagles from 1987-1991. Thomas, and then-assistant coach Keith Dambrot, helped EMU to its first Mid-American Conference Championship in 1988. He added an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance as a senior in 1991. Charles and Carl, one of just nine sets of twins who have played in the NBA, were inducted to the Eastern Michigan Hall of Fame in 2021. Thomas, who earned his bachelor’s degree in interpersonal communication from EMU, has six children, Ashley, Tré, Caydon, Carter, Chase and Channing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy II Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 -I expect with a degree in interpersonal communication he can recruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, Cowboy II said: -I expect with a degree in interpersonal communication he can recruit Silly boy. I would assume nothing because of his degree Bills By 40 likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIKNS Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 The thing I like most about this hiring?? He got out or Dayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOC Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 53 minutes ago, cheeseman said: Silly boy. I would assume nothing because of his degree From the guy who didn’t think much of the Harriman hire. Another very good pick-up for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Majerus Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, cheeseman said: Silly boy. I would assume nothing because of his degree It’s a powerful skill - my bride, a college debater, taught it for 26 years. She could stand in front of any room and own it in minutes. majerus mojo likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 As long as he hits the ground running and starts recruiting, I’m not sure I care what his major is cheeseman likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 32 minutes ago, Major Majerus said: It’s a powerful skill - my bride, a college debater, taught it for 26 years. She could stand in front of any room and own it in minutes. Oh so you are married to this guy? My point is the degree is not what makes the man but the man who makes the degree work or in your case the lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSLU68 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Picked up an award for defense while at Eastern Michigan also in their hall of fame 6 foot 3 and 190 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Let's hope he's got a few sons that can play like Dad. Billiken Rich likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiken Rich Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, cheeseman said: Oh so you are married to this guy? My point is the degree is not what makes the man but the man who makes the degree work or in your case the lady What a thing to argue about......... Major Majerus, Tonka and majerus mojo like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSLU68 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 He should love recruiting for our facilities and return to flat land. Pittsburgh and Western PA it is hard to go anyplace without figuring up, down and which bridge to take. They are having a long overdue resurrgence in MLB though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlarry Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I was hoping for the love child conceived from Coach K, Phill Jackson, and the ashes of John Wooden. I guess that didn’t happen so I’ll wait and see how this plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenHudDude Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Pistol said: Yeah, he's in SLU's people finder today as an assistant basketball coach. He's the guy. Does Duquesne still have anyone in the portal that we would be interested in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, CenHudDude said: Does Duquesne still have anyone in the portal that we would be interested in? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenHudDude Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 16 hours ago, Pistol said: No. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Elrond Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Finally an official announcement of the new MBB assistant https://slubillikens.com/news/2023/6/21/mens-basketball-charles-thomas-joins-staff-as-assistant-coach.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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