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Jalen Thomas

Position:

Forward/Center

Current Team:

Butler (NCAA)

HEIGHT/WeighT:

6' 10" / 229 lbs.

Date of birth:

October 2, 2000

Birth place:

Detroit, Michigan

2023-24 Season Butler University:

Started all 33 games for the Bulldogs, averaging 22.5 minutes per game. Led the team with 6.2 rebounds per game, ranking 15th in the BIG EAST. Scored 7.7 points per game, fifth on the team, and led with 41 blocks, the eighth most in a single season in program history. Averaged 1.24 blocks per game (eighth in the BIG EAST), shot 56% from the field (second on the team), and 78% from the free throw line. Led the team in rebounds in 15 games and in scoring in three games. Scored in double figures 11 times, achieved double-doubles in three games, and set a career-high with 14 rebounds in a win at Marquette on Jan. 10. Also had double-doubles against Buffalo (Dec. 5) and Xavier (Jan. 16). Scored a season-high 18 points twice. Had five games with three blocks and handed out a career-best four assists against California on Dec. 9. Shot 32% from three-point range. Named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on Jan. 15. Finished his career with 987 points, 703 rebounds, and 180 blocks, including his three seasons at Georgia State.

2022-23 Season Butler University:

Played the final 21 games, starting 13. Averaged 21 minutes, shot 50% from the field, and 82% from the free throw line. Scored 7.0 points per game and averaged 4.7 rebounds, second on the team. Recorded 23 blocks. Scored a season-high 20 points in the BIG EAST Tournament against St. John’s. Scored in double figures in eight games and led the team in rebounds in nine games. Achieved a season-high four steals against Georgetown on Feb. 19.

Transferred to Butler prior to the 2022-23 season after three seasons at Georgia State
Ranked fifth in career blocks at Georgia State (116) and among the top five in the Sun Belt Conference in blocks each season.

2021-22 Season Georgia State:

Started 24 of 28 games, leading the team to an 18-11 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Averaged 7.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. Scored in double figures 10 times and achieved double-doubles in two games. Averaged 25.6 minutes per game and shot 46% from the field.

2020-21 Season Georgia State:

Averaged 10.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game, shooting 59% from the field. Named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week on Feb. 24 after scoring 22 points against Appalachian State. Achieved his first double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds against South Alabama.

2019-20 Season Georgia State:

Averaged 5.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. Played all 32 games and shot 59% from the field.

High School:

Michigan All-State selection in 2018 and 2019, leading University of Detroit Jesuit High School to a 95-10 record. Achieved numerous team championships and personal accolades, including averaging 13.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks per game as a senior.