Tommy Suitts

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Tommy Suitts
Biographical details
Born (1947-11-30) November 30, 1947 (age 72)
Playing career
1967–1969 Alabama
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1979–1981 Rice (assistant)
1981–1987Rice
1987–1990 Chicago State
2008–2009 Southeast Missouri State (assistant)
Head coaching record
Overall89–157

Tommy Suitts (born November 30, 1947) is an American college basketball coach. He was the head coach at Rice University from 1981 to 1987 and at Chicago State University from 1987 to 1990. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Tommy Suitts, a Phi Beta Kappa with a master's..." Upi.com. 1981-04-18. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  2. "Tommy Suitts Coaching Record". Sports-reference.com. Retrieved 2019-05-16.