Tyson Thompson
Tyson Thompson
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Elan Muniz | Prep Hoops Scout
A physical interior presence who anchors the paint on both ends. Thompson plays through contact, finishes consistently around the rim, and rebounds his position at a high rate.
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Read EvaluationCameron Rivers | Prep Hoops Scout
Thompson is an incredibly strong and physical player, using his muscle to dominate in the paint. In addition, his strength allows him to overpower defenders both offensively and defensively, whether he is finishing through contact at the rim or locking down opponents on defense. Moreover, Thompson is an elite shot blocker, utilizing his athleticism and timing to protect the rim effectively. He’s also a brick wall as a screener, setting powerful picks that create space for his teammates. His explosive leaping ability combined with his strength makes him a constant threat to finish with dunks. Furthermore, Thompson has a reliable jumper, great hands in the dunker spot, and a solid post game, capable of scoring over either shoulder. Not only is he an effective scorer, but he also makes smart passes when facing double teams, showing court awareness. As a rebounder, Thompson is aggressive and positions himself well.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Thompson is the No. 4 big man prospect to watch in the 2026 class with Winston-Salem Christian’s National squad. He’s another big man who’s shown he can operate inside and out with his ability to handle the rock and shoot the ball in the mid-range and on the perimeter. He put up 12.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per contest as a sophomore at St. Paul’s High this past season. Look for his stock to grow as he continues his development alongside some other top prospects in the state.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Thompson is a big man in the 2026 class who continues to impress as a mobile presence on both ends of the floor. He’s shown he can defend the paint and on the perimeter with his length/athleticism while also maintaining a developing inside-out game, starting on the interior and working his way out. He’s another prospect set to make a splash as a new face in the Winston-Salem Christian School National rotation this upcoming season.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Thompson is a physically overwhelming paint presence in the 2026 class to get to know out of St. Paul’s High and with Garner Road on the 3SSB stage. He runs the floor with purpose and has good hands as a target which makes him a great finisher. His continued development to handle the ball and space the floor as a shooter should push his recruitment further over the next few months. Ohio University has recently offered him. Look for his offer list to grow as his junior year of high school approaches.
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Read EvaluationJay Anderson | Prep Hoops Scout
Thompson continues to climb up the 2026 rankings in the latest update as he moves into the 26th spot. He’s a force to be reckoned with as he sports a stronger frame (college-ready albeit) with good instincts on both ends of the floor in the painted area. He put up 12.6 PPG, 9.3 RPG and 3.4 BPG on 53 percent shooting from the field as a sophomore with St. Paul’s. As he continues to develop his handles and perimeter game, look for his stock to continue to grow in the class. He’ll suit up with Garner Road this grassroots season on the 3SSB stage.
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Read EvaluationCharles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
After struggling through certain parts of the season, The Bulldogs made a nice run in the conference tournament and will look to build off of that in the state playoffs. If they hope to make some noise in the playoffs, they will need some big games from this young man in the rebounding and blocks departments which he has shown that he is more than capable of.
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Read EvaluationBrandon Moore | Prep Hoops Scout
Thompson stand 6’9″ but is an very fluid athlete out on the court. He is physical enough to use brute strength to finish through you but also bring great touch around the rim. He gobbles up rebounds and he also deters offensive players with his ability to block and alter shots.
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Tyson Thompson
Tyson
Thompson
6'10" | C
Wesleyan Christian Academy | 2027
State
NC
is an emerging frontcourt prospect to get to know out of St Paul’s High School. He’s a mobile presence that can finish and protect the rim with his length and athleticism at 6-foot-9. He plays with a ton of energy on both ends of the floor already with offers from East Carolina, College of Charleston and Ohio University.
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Read EvaluationCharles Clark | Prep Hoops Scout
The young big man is slowly but surely turning the heads of college coaches with his play and potential. He recently picked up offers from Ohio University and College of Charleston with more schools beginning to express interest.
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