The best kept secret on DP’s state title winning squad is this point gaud who values the rock and owns an automatic shooting stroke. Last night Thear drained 3 triples and was 4 for 4 from the charity stripe as he tallied a team high 17 points. In addition to raining in threes and free throws, Thear used his quick first step and tight handles to create off the bounce for himself or teammates. His ability to get into the lane, draw the help defense and then slip a pass to the dunker spot was impressive. Thear’s positioning skills and tenacity made him a plus rebounder too.

In 2024-25 Thear was a starter for DP who contributed 11 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds per game. Earlier this season Thear poured in 27 points (4 for 4 on threes) in DP’s win over La Salle. Last week, Thear scored 14 points (2 threes) during DP’s 1^st Round 4A stat tourney win. Thear possesses an accurate jump shot with a quick release and range well beyond the three-point line (45% from deep). He also owns the quickness and handles to score in transition as well as on straight-line drive to get to the hoop in the half-court. Thear’s positioning skills and nose for the ball make him a plus rebounder.

Not familiar with Thear as anything more than a name, he caught the eye with a valiant effort despite going down in defeat. He showed a balanced game in the backcourt, knocking down a trio of shots from long range but also showing a polished skill level and smooth pace attacking off the bounce. Thear isn’t the splashiest athlete, but is quick enough with a frame that should support plenty of good bulk moving up to the college level. We hope to catch him one more time in the district or state playoffs, but higher-level D3 programs would be wise to keep close tabs on Thear heading down the stretch of his senior season.

Flying under the radar on the defending 3A state champion’s roster is this multi-skilled guard prospect who stuffs the stat book. During his senior campaign, Thear is contributing 12 points, 4 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. In DP’s recent win over La Salle, Thear posted 27 points (4 for 4 on threes), 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Thear possesses an accurate jump shot with a quick release and range well beyond the three-point line. Once he has established his outside shooting, Thear will use a head / ball fake, followed by a straight-line drive to get to the hoop for a bucket. Thear also owns the speed, athleticism and finishing skills to produce points on the fast break. Back in the fall, Thear took visits to Widener University (D3) as well as Muhlenberg College (D3).

In 2023-24 Thear averaged 8 points and 3 rebounds per contest for Devon Prep (3A state champs). Here in the 2024-25 season, Thear has already shown that he intends to post a monster senior campaign. Earlier this month Thear posted 14 points (4 threes) against Sankofa Freedom Academy. Then just this week he registered a stat line of 17 points, 7 assists and 5 steals in a win over Holy Cross. As the numbers show, Thear owns a well-rounded skill set that enables him to stuff the stat book. He is an accurate three-point shooter with logo distance range. Thear also possesses underrated transition finishing skills. He is ability to kiss shots off the glass from difficult angles is noteworthy. During the fall, Thear took visits to Widener University (D3) as well as Muhlenberg College (D3).