Cerritos (2008-09): Named 3^rd Team All-State as well as 1^st Team All-South Coast Conference… Was the runner-up to the conference’s Player of the Year voting… Appeared in 29 games and started 25 times, while leading the team in scoring (12.1) and rebounding (11.1)… Also led the way by making 152-of-302 (.503) field goals… Scored in double figures in 22 games and only went two games in a row without reaching double figures… Had a stretch where he posted a double-double in seven straight games and pulled down over 10 rebounds in 19 games… His only 20-point game came against Los Angeles Trade-Tech College, while he added 11 rebounds… Went for 18 points and 20 rebounds against Los Angeles Southwest College and almost helped the team defeat #1-seeded Saddleback College in the playoffs, as he had 18 rebounds to go with his 11 points… Scored 19 points with 11 rebounds against ECC Compton Center… Also led the team with 35 blocked shots, which included six against ECC Compton Center…..

Independence HS: High school is located in San Jose… Averaged 18 points a game his sophomore year…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he scored 35 points with 12 rebounds and five assists in his first high school game… Would like to transfer to USC… Likes to play video games and work on cars in his spare time… Has one brother – Jahrell… Nicknamed “Cell”… Is the son of Regina Thomas… Born in Harbor City, CA on September 24, 1989…..