Player Profile: DJ Thomas (2024)
The talent is out there nationwide for college basketball coaches that have their eyes on some 2024’s. DJ Thomas is an intriguing talent that could and should be on some radars. Let’s take a closer look at DJ Thomas as…
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Continue ReadingThe talent is out there nationwide for college basketball coaches that have their eyes on some 2024’s. DJ Thomas is an intriguing talent that could and should be on some radars. Let’s take a closer look at DJ Thomas as a player and a prospect.
Name: DJ Thomas
Graduation Year: 2024
School: Camden County High School
Position: Point Guard
Height: 5-9
Grassroots: Gold Elite
Strengths Of His Game:
– Thomas is valuable floor general – He sees the floor well when in action and can sharp passes on sharp angles. Thomas’ ability to pressure the defense can create opportunities for his teammates.
– Gets to the paint / slasher – Thomas can break down a defender and the defense by attacking the lane of the bounce, utilizing an very quick first step. He can go with either hand and finish with both hands on both sides of the rim. Thomas does a very nice job of shielding and protecting the ball with his off arm and body.
– Tough in the mid range -With Thomas’ ability to attack, he opens up a lot of mid range scoring opportunities. He has a knack for finishing the play from the mid range. Thomas can pull up for a jumper on a dime from this part of the floor.
Area For Improvement:
Shooting from behind the arc / Extending range on the jumper – Extending his range will make Thomas an even bigger offensive threat and a very dangerous 3 level scorer.
Basketball Goals:
Thomas keeps his basketball goals short, sweet and very accomplishable with continued hard work. He wants to “get better than I was last year”. DJ Thomas has definitely proved to be a prospect to keep an eye on through the rest of grassroots season.