Thomas should help move the needle for Mt. Vernon (Fortville) and help make them a legitimate state title contender in 2025-2026. The 6’5″ wing is one of the best, most versatile defenders in the state of Indiana. He is super athletic, excellent in transition, and a tough right hand driver in the half court. It will be anxious to see where Thomas’ recruitment winds up in the coming months.

Thomas is a bit of tweener but to my eye he has the makings of a bruising downhill forward. His ability to touch the paint on the attack was one of his best traits he frequently showed throughout the game I watched. He has no qualms about throwing his body around the when navigating to the bucket. Thomas has a nice blend of size, strength and quickness. He made several trips to the foul line a place where he converted often. His length allows him to cover ground with ease. He plays a smash mouth brand of basketball which is very old school.

One of the top guards from the 2026 class had himself a very strong Sunday for Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2027. To start things off in the morning, Thomas dropped 29 points to lead Team Indiana to the Championship game before adding another 15 points in the double-OT loss. Thomas is a combo guard that has size that makes him a tough matchup both on and off the ball. Lot of college coaches took notice of him this weekend.

Thomas has steadily been one of our bigger stock-risers in the instate class of 2026 from awhile now and will look to finish strong as the his final AAU season comes to a close. Thomas will be participating with Team Indiana 2027 where he has excelled both on and off the ball for them. At 6’4, Thomas is a plug-and-play type of guy with his size, high athletic, and intense defensive skills. He will be playing for Mt. Vernon (Fortville) for his senior season after transferring from Lawrence North.

We’ve talked for over a year now about how Thomas is one of the best, most versatile defenders in the state of Indiana. He understands how to excel in his role, doesn’t try to do too much, and is a plug-and-play type of guy with his size, athleticism, and defensive ability. On Saturday night, the rising senior at Mt. Vernon (Fortville) High School posted a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds showcasing what he can do on the offensive end of the floor for Indiana Elite Team Indiana 17u. His recruitment will be one to follow throughout July and into his senior season.

Thomas’ ability to plug-and-play alongside talented teammates is a big reason why he is so attractive to college coaches. The 6’4″ athletic wing has seamlessly transition from Lawrence North to Mt. Vernon (Fortville) and was excellent once again in a showcase setting at the Top 100 workout. He dominated in transition, attacked closeouts in a straight line to his right, and guarded every position on the floor. Scholarship opportunities should be coming his way very soon.

This was our first chance to see Jamar Thomas Jamar Thomas 5'7" | SF Concord | 2030 IN suit up in a Mt. Vernon (Fortville) jersey. One of the most high-profile transfers of the cycle to date, Thomas fit in seamlessly with what will likely be a Top 5 team in Class 4A next season. His defensively versatility and offensive ability in transition especially were on display in two dominant wins on Saturday.

Another top performer from The Expo on Team 1, Jamar Thomas Jamar Thomas 6'6" | SG Bosco Institute | 2026 IN is a Top 15 prospect in the Prep Hoops Indiana Class of 2026 Prospect Rankings. The 6’4″ guard is one of the more impressive, up-and-coming two-way guards in the state. His defensive upside is really impressive with his combination of athleticism and length. Offensively, Thomas handles the ball well and can play well above the rim. There are a lot of tools for Division I programs to like as he enters his junior year at Lawrence North High School.

A second standout from the Lawrence North junior class at The Expo, Thomas continues to put himself on the radar of Division I programs. The 6’4″-6’5″ wing is poised for a breakout junior season as one of the most athletically gifted two-way perimeter prospects in the Class of 2026. Thomas handles the ball well enough to create some, but really shines in transition and when attacking closeouts in a straight line downhill. Then, defensively, Thomas has as much upside as any perimeter defender in the class. He was able to consistently dominate in the open floor on Sunday evening.