Prospect Spotlight: LJ Thomas (2020)
2020 LJ Thomas is loaded with potential. The Brooks DeBartolo freshman scored 17 points in a loss to Seffner Christian. It seems to be a routine occurrence for the 6’1″ guard to reach double digits. The Phoenix are currently 8-9…
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Continue Reading2020 LJ Thomas is loaded with potential.
The Brooks DeBartolo freshman scored 17 points in a loss to Seffner Christian. It seems to be a routine occurrence for the 6’1″ guard to reach double digits.
The Phoenix are currently 8-9 on the season and 4-5 in Class 5A-District 9 with a four place standing.
Thomas admits that the season hasn’t as gone as well as they wanted. However, he says he feels really good about his work on the court.
“When I get on the court I want to dominate anybody who faces me,” he said. “That is my goal every time. I’m a freshman but I play big. I’m trying to improve my mid-range jump shot. I know if I master that I will be unstoppable.
“Many people don’t use it but the ones that do are special, like Kyrie Irving for the Cleveland, he is unstoppable. I have really focused on improving my defense this season because I want to make sure I am a well-rounded player.”
No interest or offers have come from the college level has come for Thomas, but he’s looking to join E1T1 United, Team Adidas or Nike Team Florida on the AAU circuit this summer.
“I feel I can fit in anywhere because I am a hard worker and I want to make the guys around me better,” he said.
The Phoenix are already in the process of building their team around Thomas. As the season has progressed, his confidence has grown and his outside shot has as well. The more well rounded Thomas gets as a player, the more looks he’ll receive from the next level. He’s going to continue to grow in height which should help him overall.