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Thomas headlines RiverWatch virtual fundraiser
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EAST ALTON Fighting Illini basketball great Deon Thomas will be the featured guest at an Illinois RiverWatch virtual fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 18, hosted by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center.
During the presentation, titled “Illini Basketball: Past, Present and Future,” Thomas will share his unique perspective about the team during this exciting season.
“Everyone is really excited about what Illini basketball is doing this year,” Thomas said. “I hope to provide some insight into the team and individual players from someone who covers them on Illinois sports radio.”
Thomas was L&C’s athletic director and men’s head basketball coach 2009-2014. He still holds the record as Illini basketball’s all-time leading scorer with 2,129 points. He was named team MVP each of his final three seasons. He was named to the Illinois All-Century Team in 2005 and wa