Coach Ivan C. Thomas
@coachivanthomas
Head Coach - @hupirates_mbb #GoPirates #CultureMatters
It’s THAT simple. Hard work is necessary to get where you wanna go. #CultureMatters
Secure your spot! Season tickets are now available. 🏀🔐 🎟: hamptonpirates.com/tickets #WeAreHamptonU
Hard work doesn’t guarantee ANYTHING. We must fall in love with the process to get where we want to go! #CultureMatters
No time to be balanced. Outta respect.
Purposefully Unbalanced. Built Different. Play Different. Live Different. Because chasing greatness demands more. More focus. More sacrifice. More edge. Normal doesn’t win. #CultureMatters
Purposefully Unbalanced. Built Different. Play Different. Live Different. Because chasing greatness demands more. More focus. More sacrifice. More edge. Normal doesn’t win. #CultureMatters
behind the scenes of today’s @nba HBCU Classic announcement 📸 #WeAreHamptonU #TheRealHU #NBAAllStar #NBAHBCUClassic #CultureMatters
#CAAHoops Announcement! @hupirates_mbb and @NCATAGGIES will compete in the 2026 @NBA HBCU Classic in Los Angeles! 🗞️ | bit.ly/3IhX5l4
Fun news and exposure for the CAA: Hampton and North Carolina A&T will compete in the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic, part of the league’s All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. The two programs will square off in a CAA conference game on the West Coast. Date and tip-off time to be determined.
Summer Book Club 📖 The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork This book will guide us in leadership, sacrifice, and belonging—not just in basketball, but in building a lasting culture that impacts our athletes beyond their playing days. #CultureMatters
Enjoyed having the fellas over earlier this week to celebrate the 4th! Excited for the future of this group! #CultureMatters
This is JUST the start! Good Luck to my man, @_4seazonz. He’s ready for this next step in his journey! #CultureMatters
New Week + Same Mindset. Let’s Be Great. @hupirates_mbb // #CultureMatters
Great day on the course with Hampton Trustee Derek Lewis and Dr. Mark Newman, our Chief Advancement Officer. Grateful for the fellowship, the vision, and the shared commitment to pushing Hampton University forward!
Day By Day. @hupirates_mbb #CultureMatters 🏴☠️
Freedom. Excellence. Legacy. Proud to be part of Hampton Excellence as we continue to elevate our athletic foundation and champion student experience excellence. 🏛️✊🏽 #Juneteenth #HamptonExcellence #HUStrong #LegacyInMotion #ATLAlumni #StudentExperienceExcellence
Honored to celebrate Juneteenth yesterday with President Williams, First Lady Williams, and the Hampton Alumni ATL Chapter. Grateful to be part of a legacy that continues to uplift, educate, and empower. #HamptonNation #Juneteenth #HUAlumni #TheStandardIsTheStandard
The jerseys may come off, but the mindset, discipline, and heart you’ve built will carry you far beyond the hardwood. Congratulations to my Hampton University MBB seniors — Class of 2025! Now go be great, because greatness is already in each of you. 🏴☠️💙 #CultureMatters
Every practice, every play, every lesson, was preparation. Now, it’s time to take what you’ve learned on the court and apply it to the game of life. I’m beyond proud of each of you for earning your degree. You stayed the course, trusted the process, and finished strong. 💪🏽
