Tyler Thomas (basketball)

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Tyler Thomas
Personal information
Born (2000-02-02) February 2, 2000 (age 24)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Position Shooting guard
Number23
Career highlights and awards

Tyler Thomas (born February 2, 2000) is an American basketball player who graduated college in 2024 but has not yet signed with a professional team.

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Early life and high school

Thomas was born in New York City and has a younger brother, Tanner, who is also a basketball player. He attended Amity Regional High School. [1] As a senior, Thomas led the team to the CIAC state championship game and was named the New Haven Register’s Area MVP, finishing his career with 1,531 points for the Spartans. He opted to do a postgraduate year at Williston Northampton School and received All-NEPSAC honors. [2] Thomas committed to play college basketball at Sacred Heart over Merrimack. [3]

College career

Thomas averaged 5.6 points per game as a freshman on a team led by E. J. Anosike. [3] He averaged 19.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a sophomore, and was named to the Second-team All-NEC as well as NEC Most Improved Player. [4] As a junior, Thomas averaged 16.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, earning Third Team All-NEC honors. He decided to transfer to Hofstra after the season. [2]

Thomas averaged 16.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game as a senior. He declared for the 2023 NBA draft after the season before withdrawing and returning to Hofstra for his final season of eligibility. [5] On January 26, 2024, Thomas passed the 2,000-point threshold in a win against William & Mary. [6] At the conclusion of the regular season he was named CAA Player of the Year. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ Borges, David (December 10, 2023). "Former CT high school basketball star Tyler Thomas of Hofstra among nation's leading scorers". CT Insider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Morelli, Joe (April 27, 2022). "Sacred Heart's Tyler Thomas to transfer to Hofstra: 'They showed me the most love'". CT Insider. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Jacobs, Jeff (January 14, 2021). "Jeff Jacobs: Sacred Heart finds hidden gem close to home in Tyler Thomas". CT Post. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ Bonjour, Doug (October 19, 2021). "Sacred Heart men keep roster together, aim for NCAA Tournament berth". CT Post. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  5. ↑ Edelman, Max (May 4, 2023). "Tyler Thomas announces he declared for NBA draft". The Hofstra Chronicle. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Hofstra's Tyler Thomas Reaches 2,000 Career Points in Milestone Performance". bvmsports.com. BVM Sports. January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ McQuiggan, Miles (March 7, 2024). "CAA Men's Basketball Annual Awards Unveiled; Hofstra's Thomas Named Player of the Year". caasports.com. Coastal Athletic Association . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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