Isiah Thomas New FIU Basketball Coach: Isiah Thomas, is without question one the greatest players in the history of the National Basketball Association and a true Hall of Famer, but as a head coach he’s simply below average.
After a rather unsuccessful tenure as president/coach of the New York Knicks, the former Detroit Pistons “Bad Boy” accepted an offer to take over Florida International University’s program in Miami, Florida, despite not having any college basketball coaching experience. 
The financial terms of his announced 5-year deal weren't immediately released, but a news conference to introduce Thomas was planned for Wednesday.
"We are very excited to have such a legendary athlete and proven winner in Isiah Thomas to lead our men's basketball program," FIU athletic director Pete Garcia said. "There is no doubt that Isiah will give FIU a tremendous opportunity to take the basketball program to the highest level."
FIU released the following statement on Thomas’ behalf: "I think we can get good players from across Florida and around the country to buy into our plan to make this a top-tier basketball program. I'm committed to growing something here, and strongly believe that over time, we'll put a team on the floor that everyone at FIU can be proud of."
Under Thomas, the Knicks finished 23-59 a year ago and never won a playoff game in his stay as president or coach. His overall record in New York was an atrocious 56-108. Knicks president Donnie Walsh said, "I think it's a great thing for him and it's kind of what I wanted for him from the day I let him go."
