Thomas has been a high level producer with Heat Elite 15u just as he was with East Rutherford and he does it with his physical gifts and never ending motor leading the charge. To operate with his size and athleticism, the strong consistent effort is great to see because it guarantees a level of production and impact at both ends of the floor for Thomas. He can pick or pop off of setting ball screens and provides this team with a truly versatile option in the front-court. Thomas runs the floor well and does all of the necessary big man duties while showing flashes of advancements in his game. Look for Thomas to continue asserting himself as a premier front-court option in North Carolina’s 2029 class.

Thomas is on the verge of breaking out as one of the 2029s in NC that will be talked about for years to come after a really strong Freshman season at East Rutherford High School. This past season, he averaged 7.5 Points, 6.0 Rebounds, and 1.2 Blocks per game on 49/28/66 shooting splits. Thomas showing he can produce early with the ability to have a major impact on the glass while possessing the ability to make outside shots and show off that touch. Thomas will be playing with Upward Stars 3SSB 15u this spring/summer where he’ll be able to showcase his game on a national stage. His combination of size, motor, and skill will make him a notable prospect for years to come and this team should be a great opportunity for him to play a big role alongside other high level talent. Thomas will continue to break out as a name to know in NC’s 2029 class.

Thomas is another impressive freshman front-court prospect in North Carolina that is already proving himself as a consistent producer in his first year of varsity basketball. East Rutherford is off to a really impressive 15-2 start with an 8-0 record in conference play. As a freshman, Thomas is averaging 7.2 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, and 0.9 Blocks per game. He’s shooting 46% from the floor and 76% from the line which are great marks for a young big man on a team with other really high quality players. Thomas is a physical presence on the interior, embracing contact and finishing through it at a really high level. He plays with passion at both ends of the floor and takes real pride in the way he rebounds the ball. He has shown flashes of touch as well and it’s interesting what kind of player he’s going to be long term. Expect big things from Aiden Thomas Aiden Thomas 6'7" | C/PF East Rutherford | 2029 NC over the next 3+ years of his HS career.