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FIU stands for Florida International University, where Isiah Thomas coached men's basketball from 2011 to 2014. Thomas, a legendary NBA player, led the Golden Panthers to a 63-53 record during his tenure. Under his guidance, FIU won the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in 2011 and made two NCAA Tournament appearances. Thomas left FIU in 2014 to become the head coach of the New York Knicks.