Cameron Thomas

Cameron Thomas (born October 13, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best shooting guards in the 2020 class. He finished his high school career at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.

Cameron Thomas
No. 24 – LSU Tigers
PositionShooting guard
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2001-10-13) October 13, 2001
Yokosuka, Japan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeLSU (2020–present)
Career highlights and awards

High school career

As a freshman, Thomas began playing basketball for Oscar F. Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia.[1] He did not play in his sophomore season because he and his mother "weren't on the same page" as the team's coaching staff.[2] For his junior season, he transferred to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, where he joined Cole Anthony and Kofi Cockburn in one of the most touted teams in the country.[3] Thomas averaged a team-high 26.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, leading his team to a 31–5 record.[4][5] In July 2019, he was named Offensive Player in the Year in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League after averaging a league-best 29.5 points per game for Boo Williams.[6] As a senior at Oak Hill, Thomas averaged 31.5 points, six rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, leaving as the program's all-time leading scorer.[7] Thomas posted 30-plus points in nine games, including two 40-point performances.[8] He led his team to the Tournament of Champions title, where he was named most valuable player.[9] Thomas was selected to play in the Jordan Brand Classic.[10]

Recruiting

On November 18, 2019, Thomas committed to play college basketball for LSU. He chose the Tigers over an offer from UCLA, among others, after taking official visits to both schools.[8]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Cameron Thomas
SG		 Chesapeake, VA Oak Hill Academy (VA) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Nov 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 93
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 27  247Sports: 25  ESPN: 23
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "LSU 2020 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  • "2020 LSU Tigers Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 3, 2020.

    College career

    In Thomas's collegiate debut on November 26, 2020, he scored 27 points in a 94-81 win against SIU Edwardsville.[11]

    References
    1. Brown, Mitch (February 10, 2017). "Oscar Smith eyeing a state title game return with the help of a fantastic freshman". WTKR. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    2. Teel, David (May 29, 2018). "Cam Thomas having breakout spring for Boo Williams team". Daily Press. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    3. Divens, Jordan (October 17, 2018). "Preseason Top 25 High School Basketball Rankings: No. 2 Oak Hill Academy". MaxPreps. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    4. Hayes, Tim (October 16, 2019). "Thomas, Robinson among the stars for Oak Hill Academy Warriors". Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    5. Divens, Jordan (April 17, 2019). "2018-19 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Junior All-American Team". MaxPreps. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    6. Pope IV, Jonas (July 3, 2019). "This five-star NC State basketball target named EYBL Offensive Player of the Year". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    7. West, Glen (April 2, 2020). "LSU Five-Star Guard Cam Thomas Named to Inaugural SI All-American Second-Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    8. Biancardi, Paul; Borzello, Jeff (November 18, 2019). "Five-star scorer Cameron Thomas commits to LSU". ESPN. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    9. Raymer, Kai (January 18, 2020). "Oak Hill claims fourth Bass Pro Tournament of Champions title". Ozarks Sports Zone. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    10. Jordan, Jason (February 14, 2020). "Jordan Brand Classic Rosters Revealed". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
    11. "LSU's Thomas scores 27 in collegiate debut". ESPN. Associated Press. November 26, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
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