Saint Thomas (basketball)

Last updated
Saint Thomas
No. 0USC Trojans
Position Small forward
League Big 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 school Millard North
(Omaha, Nebraska)
College
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-Big Sky (2024)
  • Big Sky Newcomer of the Year (2024)

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.

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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]

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References

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  3. "Millard North standout Saint Thomas commits to Loyola-Chicago". Lincoln Journal Star . April 13, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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