2005-2006:
Played in all 31 games during the season, averaging 14 minutes per game ... recorded four games with 10 or more points ... highest scoring output came against Atlanta Christian (12/5), putting up 13 points ... scored 10 points in a game three separate times, all coming in consecutive games ? at North Carolina State (11/19), against Stetson (11/20) and against Asbury (11/23) ... the game against Asbury was his only double-double of the season as he also recorded 10 rebounds ... shot 3-for-4 from downtown against Atlanta Christian ... recorded nine points against Appalachian State (1/28) ... swiped a season-high two balls at UNC Greensboro (1/23) ... brought down five rebounds on two separate occasions, against Florida Christian (11/28) and at Georgia Southern (2/11).
2004-2005:
Breakout game was a nine-point outing at Davidson ... second-best scoring effort was six points at Clemson ... broke into the scoring column in half of the games he played (11 of 22) ... had a season-high five rebounds against Washington & Lee and at Clemson ... also scored five points in the W&L game ... top assist outing was two against Savannah State in McAlister Field House.
2003-2004:
Saw action in 27 of 28 games ... averaged 9.2 minutes played per contest and played a personal best 24 minutes versus ETSU ... scored a career-high 12 points against High Point and netted 11 in first career contest against Webber ... grabbed four rebounds three times (ETSU, Elon and South Carolina State) ... had one assist and two steals versus Wofford ... went three-for-five from three-point land in season opener, while attempting eight three-pointers against ETSU ... posted a perfect three-for-three at the free throw line against Wofford ... finished third on the team with a 43.8 field goal percentage.
High School:
A 2003 graduate of Whiteville High School ... lettered four times in basketball ... earned all-area and all-conference accolades his senior year ... was tabbed the Eastern Regional MVP and Roberson County all-tournament team for three seasons ... averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists during his senior season ... was a member of the state championship team his freshman season that went 23-6 ... played for coach Glenn McKoy.
Personal:
Full name is Joseph Nicholas-Jermond Thompson ... son of Willie and Louella Thompson ... father, who is retired, played Marine Basketball (1969-71) and mother is a librarian ... born December 18, 1984 ... majoring in business administration.
