Thibodeau played basketball at Salem State College, serving as captain during the 1980–81 season. During his time with the Vikings, the six-foot-two-inch Thibodeau helped Salem State to consecutive Division III national tournaments (1980, 1981).

1980 - Behind the play of future Chicago Bull's head coach Tom Thibodeau '81, who averages 26 points per game, Salem State (19-10) wins the MASCAC championship, and earns the …

Jun 12, 2020 · Thibodeau also started his conversion into defensive wizard at Salem State. As a player, those who watched him play at the school and around summer leagues in the area, he had a one-track mind.

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May 10, 2023 · The two-time NBA Coach of the Year, and one-time NBA All-Star Game head coach, Tom Thibodeau’s resume is nothing short of incredible. It all started back in 1981 when he joined Salem State College, playing for four seasons …

Nov 13, 2023 · New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau calls to his players Monday night against the Celtics at TD Garden. “Thibs” played for Salem State as a collegian and later served as the program’s head...

Apr 16, 2024 · Check out the new book by Ben Kaplan and Danny Parkins featuring D3 alums in the NBA. The book profiles former Salem State player and head coach Tom Thibodeau '81, who is currently the head coach of the NBA's New York Knicks.

Jan 13, 2012 · BULLISH ON THE BENCH: Tim Thibodeau has come a long way from his college days at Salem State, molding himself into the winner of the 2011 NBA Coach of the Year Award with the Chicago Bulls.

May 6, 2023 · Captain of Salem State from the 1980-1981 season, Thibodeau led his team to several regional trophies, as well as consecutive participation in the national division 3 tournament.

Nov 13, 2010 · The road Tom Thibodeau took to his most recent position, head coach of the NBA Chicago Bulls, has been a long and circuitous one, crisscrossing North America countless times.