Cameron Bouchea Thomas, nickname "Cam", is a professional basketball player and as of October 2024, he plays for the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn Nets selected Thomas with the 27th pick in the 2021 NBA draft. In addition to the Nets, Thomas also played in the Net's G-League affiliate, Long Island Nets.
Thomas played for the LSU Tigers men's basketball team at Louisiana State University. After playing in his freshman year, he forewent his remaining college eligibility after that season and declared for the 2021 NBA Draft. He was named to the First Team All-SEC during his freshman season. According to his college profile, he was the USA Today SEC Newcomer of the Year in 2021.
Where is Cam Thomas from?
According to his college profile, Cam Thomas's hometown is Chesapeake, Virginia. He was born on October 13, 2001, in Yokosuka, Japan. According to the Andscape, his mother, Leslie Thomas, served in the army from 1990, and left at the rank of E4 after her oldest daughter was born. She served for four years stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Daegu, South Korea; and Fort Riley, Kansas.
Thomas initially attended Oscar F. Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, before graduating from the Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. He averaged 31.5 points, six rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game as a senior and finished his high school career as the program's all-time leading scorer. Thomas led his team to the Tournament of Champions title, where he was named most valuable player. He was named to play in the Jordan Brand Classic. He was a five-star recruit by the 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN in the 2019 high school class.
FAQs on Cam Thomas
A. Cam Thomas is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.
A. Cam Thomas has three years experience in the NBA.
A. Cam Thomas weighs 210 lbs (95 kg).
A. Cam Thomas's jersey number is 24 in Brooklyn Nets.
