Liam Robert Thomas (born 20 July 1994) is an Australian professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He played college basketball for Nicholls State.
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 20 July 1994 Kogarah, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central Private (Central, Louisiana) |
| College | Nicholls (2013–2017) |
| NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | AV Ohrid |
| 2019 | Diamond Valley Eagles |
| 2019–2020 | Sutherland Sharks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school career
editThomas played basketball for Central Private School in Central, Louisiana. As a senior, he averaged 14.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 9.1 blocks per game. Thomas recorded 10 points, eight rebounds and eight blocks to lead his team to its first ever Mississippi Association of Independent Schools title.[1]
College career
editThomas was a four-year college basketball starter at Nicholls State. His coach J. P. Piper wanted to redshirt him for his first year, but Thomas did not agree with the idea.[2] Thomas posted 8.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game as a junior.[3] As a junior, Thomas blocked 85 shots, a single-season school record, and became his program's all-time leader in blocks. In his senior season, he led the NCAA Division I with 4.19 blocks per game and 130 blocks, while averaging 7.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Thomas was named Southland Defensive Player of the Year and Third Team All-Southland. He left with the third-most blocks in Southland history.[4]
Professional career
editAfter going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Thomas signed with AV Ohrid of the Macedonian First League and ABA League Second Division. On 28 November 2017, he was released by the club.[5] In the 2018–19 season, Thomas joined the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League as a development player.[6] He signed with the Diamond Valley Eagles of the semi-professional NBL1 on 22 February 2019.[7] For his next season, Thomas played for the Sutherland Sharks of the semi-professional Waratah League.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Three sign with Nicholls". The Houma Courier. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Renois, Teddy (9 January 2014). "Thomas starting to make a impact for Colonels". The Houma Courier. Retrieved 13 August 2020.[failed verification]
- ^ Arsenis, Damian (15 April 2016). "NCAA Men: 2016 All-Australian Awards". Pickandroll.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 July 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Thomas named Southland's top defender". The Houma Courier. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Changes in Ohrid: Donakoski replaced Thomas". ABA League. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ McQuade, Matt (19 September 2018). "Kings Announce Development Squad". Sydney Kings. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "NBL1 Eagles Signs Liam Thomas for 2019". Diamond Valley Basketball Association. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Liam Thomas". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 13 August 2020.