For the second straight weekend, Thompson made a loud statement that he’ll be among the most improved players in the Catholic League. An electric two-way guard with dynamic open-floor speed, he shows a great nose for the rim with enough of a handle to get himself there off the bounce, particularly in the open floor. Where Thompson opened eyes most this weekend was on the other end, where he showed he could really light up the ball at the point of attack, at one point forcing consecutive turnovers at midcourt to spark dunks going the other way. It looks increasingly like Thompson will be a consistent double-figure scorer for the Raiders this year and scholarship-level programs may want to get him on their radar to evaluate this winter.

Looking set to emerge in a big way as a senior after serving as a deeper reserve last season, Thompson put together an explosive and well-rounded effort in Ryan’s comfortable win over Reading. Matched up with a classically quick and aggressive Red Knight lineup, he had no issue matching that level of intensity as an athletic utility piece on the wing. Thompson pushed and ran effectively in transition, showed flashes of ability to create his own shot in space, and was able to keep the defense honest as a standstill shooter from the perimeter. Ryan has a strong history of seniors stepping up as college prospects after developing through the program, and Thompson looks like a likely candidate to be the next in line.