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Former Chicago Simeon And University Of Illinois Basketball Star Deon Thomas Named Head Basketball Coach, And Athletic Director At Lewis & Clark Community College Chicago Hoops June 27, 2009 Email Questions/Comments To brian@chicagohoops.com Former Chicago Simeon and University of Illinois basketball star Deon Thomas has been hired as the new head basketball coach, and athletic director at Lewis & Clark Community College. Thomas played professionally overseas for 14 years after closing out a stellar career at the University of Illinois. Thomas replaces Doug Stotler who resigned to become athletic director at Jefferson Community College in Missouri. Fast-rising assistant coach Milton Stith will remain on staff with Thomas at Lewis & Clark, which can be expected to continue their great recruiting success in Chicago. At Illinois, Thomas scored better than 2100 points for his career, and was a three-time team MVP for Illinois in addition to earning All-American honors as a senior. |
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