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Charlene Thomas-Swinson

Charlene Thomas-Swinson
Sport(s) Women's Basketball
Current position
Record 96–164 (.369)
Biographical details
Born (1965-12-11) December 11, 1965 (age 51)
Playing career
1983–1987 Auburn
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1989–1992 Columbia Union College (Asst.)
1992–1996 Auburn (Asst.)
1996–1999 St. John's
1999–2002 Orlando Miracle (Asst.)
2002–2005 Florida (Asst.)
2005–2011 Tulsa
2015–present Louisiana State (Asst.)
Head coaching record
Overall 96–164 (.369)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 C-USA Women's Basketball Tournament title (2006)
1 C-USA regular season title (2006)
Awards
2006 C-USA Coach of the Year

Charlene Thomas-Swinson (born December 11, 1965) was the head women's basketball coach at Tulsa, where she was let go after six seasons. Her overall record as a head coach stands at 61-86 in five seasons. The 2006 team earned the Conference USA championship, and an NCAA tournament appearance. For that, she earned conference coach of the year honors.

In the first round of the WNCAA tournament, Tulsa upset fifth seeded NC State, and made itself heard on the national stage. She previously served as an assistant coach at Auburn, and Florida, in the SEC. From 1999 to 2002, she served as an assistant coach in the WNBA, for the Orlando Miracle.

From 1996 to 1999, she was the head coach at St. John's. She was a college basketball player at Auburn. The Tigers posted a 99-24 mark, with her as a player. She led the team to its first regular season SEC title in 1987. Auburn won the tournament title, and advanced to the elite eight during her junior season.


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