Thomas loses in debut with FIU Lose to Northwood

Barring some sort of cataclysmic error (or, say, another sexual harassment suit) Isiah Thomas deserves what every other new college coach deserves: plenty of time to build his program, and a touch of deference until that "plenty of time" line has come and gone. Still, if Zeke's debut at FIU is any indication, his tenure is going to be filled with that signature Isiah...

Isiah Thomas lost his coaching debut at Florida International on Wednesday night when Northwood, an NAIA school coached by Rollie Massimino, beat the Panthers 71-61 in an exhibition game.

Isiah Thomas lost his coaching debut at Florida International on Wednesday night when Northwood, an NAIA school coached By Rollie Massimino, beat the Panthers 71-61 in an exhibition game.

First it was the Celtics. Until I realized as a Yankees fan that the same people that rooted for Bird were also part of the "Nation" and I'd be kicked out of my house if my father found out I liked anything Boston that didn't end in "baked beans." Next came the Magic-led Lakers until he kissed Isiah Thomas and my friends said I liked a team full of "...

MIAMI (AP) -- Isiah Thomas lost his coaching debut at Florida International on Wednesday night when Northwood, an NAIA school coached By Rollie Massimino, beat the Panthers 71-61 in an exhibition game.

MIAMI (AP) — Isiah Thomas lost his coaching debut at Florida International on Wednesday night when Northwood, an NAIA school coached By Rollie Massimino, beat the Panthers 71-61 in an exhibition game...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Sporting News: Magic Johnson is ambivalent about whether he can reconcile with Isiah Thomas and won't say why he went public with their falling out, but the Lakers great does say he's still pulling for Thomas.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are iconic figures in NBA history. Long-time Wizards fans are no strangers to their last-second heroics and impossible shots. Their story (singular, since they will always be tied together) is immensely familiar and has been told many, many times in print and on video. So 30 years after they entered the NBA and 25 years after their first epic Finals showdown...

Tar Heels Down Belmont Abbey 107-59 In ExhibitionBrownlow: The Joy Of DefensePhoto GalleryBox ScoreRoy Williams Postgame QuotesSingle-Game Tickets On Sale NowFollow Carolina Basketball On TwitterDefending national champions North Carolina will begin the 2009-10 season against Florida International on Monday night. FIU was 13-20 last season and 7-11 in conference, and lost four starters...

Among the many differences between Stephon Marbury and Isiah Thomas, here are two more: Thomas doesn't need to buy a ticket to watch the Knicks and he still maintains a close relationship with Garden chairman James Dolan.