About Derek Thomas
Born 1966. Derek Thomas is an American basketball coach.
Derek Thomas (born September 6, 1966) is an American former head men's basketball coach at Western Illinois University. 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.
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Who is Derek Thomas?
American basketball player and coach
When was Derek Thomas born?
Derek Thomas was born on 6 September 1966 in Marshall.
What is Derek Thomas's occupation?
Derek Thomas is a basketball coach.
What nationality is Derek Thomas?
Derek Thomas is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Derek Thomas (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Thomas. https://biography.guide/derek-thomas/
MLA: "Derek Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-thomas/.
Chicago: "Derek Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-thomas/.
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