Saint Thomas (basketball)

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Saint Thomas
No. 38–Philadelphia 76ers
Position Small forward
Personal information
Born (2003-05-01) May 1, 2003 (age 22)
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
NBA draft 2025: undrafted
Playing career2025–present
Career highlights
  • First-team All-Big Sky (2024)
  • Big Sky Newcomer of the Year (2024)

Saint Thomas is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA Summer League . He previously played college basketball for the USC Trojans, 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]

References

  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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