Southeastern Louisiana University

Position: Guard/Forward
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Houma, La.
Previous School: Vandebilt Catholic HS

Provided great minutes as a true freshman…a natural leader and communicator…most versatile member on the team, playing four positions…looks to continue his development after a year of experience.

2008-09 (Freshman Season)
Played in all 30 games as a true freshman with 18 starts…averaged 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, starting 17 of the team’s final 18 games…finished second behind Brandon Fortenberry in assists (2.6) and was fifth in minutes played (20.2)…posted season-highs of 17 points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes of action against Miles College…went 7-for-9 from the floor, including 3-for-3 from behind the 3-point line…scored 11 points in a Southland Conference win at McNeese State…dished out a season-high seven assists in start against Millsaps College.

HIGH SCHOOL
Scored over 2,500 points in his high school career at Houma's Vandebilt Catholic...a four-time All-District and two-time Class 4A All-State selection for the Terriers...coached by Rafe Blades...averaged 25 points as a senior and was named to the All-District 8-4A first team and the New Orleans Times Picayune All-Metro Team...trained with former Southeastern great Hank Washington...played on the Louisiana Select Nike Travel AAU team with current Georgetown star Greg Monroe and LSU’s Storm Warren...also lettered in football at VCHS where he was an All-Region and All-District selection.

PERSONAL
Born February 17, 1990 in Los Angeles, Calif....the son of Trisha Thomas...has two siblings...grew up idolizing former NBA player Kevin Johnson...chose Southeastern over SMU, Murray State, Nicholls State and Central Arkansas...lists cereal as his favorite food and "Scarface" as his favorite movie...majoring in Criminal Justice.