Florida International Golden Panthers

Isiah Thomas eyes return to college or NBA

Isiah Thomas said Friday he would like either to be a college coach or in the NBA again.

Richard Pitino's contract with FIU for six years

Richard Pitino's contract with Florida International lasts for six years, one more than the sides originally agreed to when he took over as men's basketball coach last month.

C-USA happy with 13 schools; divisions to come

Conference USA announced Friday that it is adding five new schools in 2013.

Richardson joins Louisville's coaching staff

Kareem Richardson is one of three new additions to Louisville coach Rick Pitino's staff after Pitino's son, Richard, left to take over Florida International and took two Cardinals' staffers with him.

Citing 'mess' at FIU, Ferguson enters NBA draft

Florida International forward Dominique Ferguson announced Tuesday that he was entering the NBA draft, saying he's unhappy about the firing of Isiah Thomas and unable to get permission to talk to other schools.

Mike and Mike in the Morning

Dominique Ferguson will enter the NBA draft after Florida International denied his request to be released from his scholarship. Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic can't believe that another university won't allow a student-athlete to transfer.

Ferguson felt like he was 'held hostage' by FIU administration

Bucher: Thomas made gains in the classroom at FIU, if not on the basketball court

That Isiah Thomas was fired after three seasons and only 26 wins at Florida International is no surprise. But he was making gains in another arena -- the classroom -- that should carry some weight when considering his tenure.

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