Saint Thomas (basketball)

Saint Thomas is an American college basketball player for the USC Trojans of the Big Ten Conference. He previously played for the Northern Colorado Bears and the Loyola Chicago Ramblers.

Saint Thomas
No. 0 – USC Trojans
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBig Ten Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-05-01) May 1, 2003 (age 21)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolMillard North
(Omaha, Nebraska)
College
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big Sky (2024)
  • Big Sky Newcomer of the Year (2024)

Early life and high school

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Thomas grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Millard North High School.[1] He averaged 21.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game as a senior.[2] Thomas committed to play college basketball at Loyola Chicago.[3]

College career

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Thomas began his college career at Loyola Chicago.[4] He left the team midway through his sophomore season in order to focus on his mental health. Thomas later entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5]

Thomas transferred to Northern Colorado.[6] In his lone season with the Bears, he was named the Big Sky Conference Newcomer of the Year and first team all-conference after averaging 19.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.[7] Thomas entered the transfer portal a second time after the season.[8]

Thomas transferred to USC as a graduate transfer.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Pospisil, Stu (February 3, 2023). "How Nebraska high school grads are performing in college men's basketball". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  2. ^ McKewon, Sam (March 27, 2024). "Millard North grad Saint Thomas declares for NBA Draft and enters transfer portal". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "Millard North standout Saint Thomas commits to Loyola-Chicago". Lincoln Journal Star. April 13, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Womack, Keenan (February 21, 2024). "Northern Colorado's Saint Thomas Is Ready for the NBA Draft". SI.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Foster, Matt (January 29, 2024). "Saint's Rebound: Millard North grad thriving on court after focusing on mental health". KETV.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Best I've ever felt': UNC basketball player Saint Thomas credits tending to mental health for strong game on the court". Greeley Tribune. January 19, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  7. ^ "Northern Colorado's Saint Thomas named to National Association of Basketball Coaches first team". Greeley Tribune. March 20, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  8. ^ Delaney, Anne (March 26, 2024). "Northern Colorado men's basketball player Saint Thomas leaving Bears". Fort Morgan Times. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Jenkins, Brandon (April 21, 2024). "USC lands Northern Colorado transfer Saint Thomas". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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