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# Mike Thibault

(1950)   Basketball Coach

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Mike Thibault is a basketball coach.

## Quick Facts About Mike Thibault

Born September 28, 1950

Profession Basketball Coach

## About Mike Thibault

Michael Francis Thibault is an American basketball head coach and basketball general manager. He is the head coach of the Belgian women's national basketball team Belgian Cats since 2025.

##  Quotes by Mike Thibault

> [The University of Houston has made an excellent choice by hiring Ron Hughey as its new women's basketball coach. Coach Hughey will…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-thibault/the-university-of-houston-has-made-an-excellent-choice-by-hiring-ron/)

Mike Thibault

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> [The experience she gained should be invaluable to her continued growth and contribution to our team. In reality, compared to American players,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-thibault/the-experience-she-gained-should-be-invaluable-to-her-continued/)

Mike Thibault

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> [The reality is that the NBA was in worse shape in the '70s and early '80s. People have convenient memories.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mike-thibault/the-reality-is-that-the-nba-was-in-worse-shape-in-the-70s-and-early/)

Mike Thibault

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