Erik Thomas (basketball)

Erik Thomas (born January 16, 1995) is an Argentine basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of New Orleans, where in 2017 he was named the Southland Conference Player of the Year.

Erik Thomas
No. 4 – Ferro Carril Oeste
PositionPower forward
LeagueLNB
Personal information
Born (1995-01-16) January 16, 1995
Entre Ríos, Argentina
NationalityArgentine
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolWesley Chapel
(Wesley Chapel, Florida)
College
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2018Regatas Corrientes
2019Libertad
2019–presentFerro Carril Oeste
Career highlights and awards

Thomas was born in Entre Ríos, Argentina to an American professional basketball player and an Argentine mother. He starred at Wesley Chapel High School in Florida, where he was named the state Class A Player of the Year as a senior. He was lightly-recruited due to his small size for a power forward and a torn ligament in his ankle, so he opted for junior college, enrolling first at East Georgia State College and then at Baton Rouge Community College.[1] He ultimately committed to New Orleans to finish his college career. Thomas started for two seasons, and in 2016–17 he averaged 19.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, leading the Privateers to a Southland Conference championship and earning Southland Player of the Year honors.[2]

Thomas is eligible to play for the Argentina national basketball team, having tried out for the Argentine U-17 team in 2010.[3]

References
  1. Smith, Guerry (March 13, 2017). "UNO standout Erik Thomas has a passion for the game — and the skills to match". The Advocate. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  2. Guillory, William (March 6, 2017). "UNO's Erik Thomas wins Southland Player of the Year, Mark Slessinger wins Coach of the Year". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  3. Guillory, William (March 10, 2017). "UNO's league Player of the Year Erik Thomas inspired by 'chip on my shoulder' during historic season". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved May 31, 2017.


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