WAKEFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The former North Kingstown High School boys basketball coach, who admitted to performing private, naked “fat tests” on his teenage players, was sentenced on Monday.

It was emotional day in South County Court, as the case against Aaron Thomas came to a close.

Thomas was found guilty in May on two misdemeanor counts after admitting to conducting “fat tests” on student-athletes, often while they were naked.

He was found not guilty of more serious sexual assault charges.

“My sole purpose was to provide the athletes with a competitive advantage, the chance to see athletic improvement and results,” Thomas said in court Monday.

Thomas said around 80% of athletes were fully undressed during these tests, acknowledging on the stand, in hindsight, it was wrong, but in

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