Samford University Athletics

The ultimate team player . . . gives his all every day at practice . . . works hard and does his best in every practice to improve and get better.
 
Junior (2012-13): Earned a walk-on position with the Bulldogs through his hard work and dedication . . . logged a career-high minute of playing time at Wisconsin on Dec. 29 as Samford squared off against the homestanding Badgers . . . earned the first game action of his collegiate career on Nov. 12 versus Martin Methodist as he played a minute in Samford’s key 59-40 home-opening victory . . . earned two minutes of playing time against Miles College on                 Nov. 6, as the Bulldogs handed the Golden Bears an 87-59 defeat in exhibition play . . . proved to be a vital practice player . . . earned his first varsity letter.

 
Sophomore (2011-12): Did not play.
 
Freshman (2010-11): Did not play.
 
High School: Averaged 11 points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal per game at Westminster Christian Academy . . . two-time team captain at WCA as a junior and senior . . . three-year member of the National Honor Society . . . helped lead his high school squad to the district championship as a sophomore . . . received the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete award as a senior . . . scored a career-high 32 points in a game against St. Charles High School . . . competed for two years in the AAU circuit for the St. Louis Salukis under the tutelage of Andrew Cagle and Mitch Margo.
 
Personal: Born March 3, 1992 . . . parents are Anthony and Gay Thompson . . . majoring in biology.
 
ONE-ON-ONE WITH THOMPSON
I can’t imagine going a week without: reading my Bible
Favorite actor: Will Smith
Favorite song: “Inspiration” by Lecrae
Favorite cartoon character: Tommy from Rugrats
I have to admit, I am really good at: ministry