Charlene Thomas-Swinson

Who is Charlene Thomas-Swinson?

Charlene Thomas-Swinson was the head women's basketball coach at Tulsa, where she was let go after six seasons. Her overall record as a head coach stands at 61-86 in five seasons. The 2006 team earned the Conference USA championship, and an NCAA tournament appearance. For that, she earned conference coach of the year honors.

In the first round of the WNCAA tournament, Tulsa upset fifth seeded NC State, and made itself heard on the national stage. She previously served as an assistant coach at Auburn, and Florida, in the SEC. From 1999 to 2002, she served as an assistant coach in the WNBA, for the Orlando Miracle.

From 1996 to 1999, she was the head coach at St. John's. She was a college basketball player at Auburn. The Tigers posted a 99-24 mark, with her as a player. She led the team to its first regular season SEC title in 1987. Auburn won the tournament title, and advanced to the elite eight during her junior season.