Saint Thomas (basketball) explained
Saint Thomas |
Team: | USC Trojans |
Number: | 0 |
Position: | Small forward |
League: | Big Ten Conference |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 7 |
Weight Lb: | 220 |
Birth Place: | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
High School: | Millard North (Omaha, Nebraska) |
College: |
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Highlights: | - First-team All-Big Sky (2024)
- Big Sky Newcomer of the Year (2024)
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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.
Early life and high school
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
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]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: How Nebraska high school grads are performing in college men's basketball. Stu. Pospisil. Omaha World-Herald. February 3, 2023. October 30, 2024.
- Web site: Millard North grad Saint Thomas declares for NBA Draft and enters transfer portal. Sam. McKewon. Omaha World-Herald. March 27, 2024. October 30, 2024.
- Web site: Millard North standout Saint Thomas commits to Loyola-Chicago. Lincoln Journal Star. April 13, 2021. November 3, 2024.
- Web site: Northern Colorado's Saint Thomas Is Ready for the NBA Draft. Keenan. Womack. SI.com. February 21, 2024. November 3, 2024.
- Web site: Saint's Rebound: Millard North grad thriving on court after focusing on mental health. Matt. Foster. KETV.com. January 29, 2024. November 3, 2024.
- Web site: 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. October 31, 2024.
- Web site: Northern Colorado's Saint Thomas named to National Association of Basketball Coaches first team. Greeley Tribune. March 20, 2024. November 3, 2024.
- Web site: Northern Colorado men’s basketball player Saint Thomas leaving Bears. Anne. Delaney. Fort Morgan Times. March 26, 2024. November 3, 2024.
- Web site: USC lands Northern Colorado transfer Saint Thomas. Brandon. Jenkins. 247Sports.com. April 21, 2024. November 3, 2024.