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Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - California

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Malik Thomas

Guard
DAMIEN HS
LA VERNE, CALIFORNIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

22.6

Points per game

5.6

Rebounds per game

2.200

Assists per game
“Malik Thomas is one of the better scoring guards on the West Coast. He brings a strong body and scoring package to USC next season and demonstrates a blend of finishing his drives, rebounding and a capable outside shot. He also displays a level of toughness and can be an effective defender with commitment.”
Paul Biancardi
ESPN National Recruiting Director
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-4, 205-pound senior guard led the Spartans to a 29-4 record and the semifinals of the Southern California Open Division tournament this past season. Thomas averaged 22.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.9 steals per game. The Baseline League MVP, he is a four-time All-League selection and was the state Junior of the Year in 2020, as well as the Freshman of the Year in 2018.

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Academic Achievement

Thomas has maintained a 3.10 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Southern California this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted member of his church community, Thomas has served meals to the homeless and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth basketball programs as well as his school’s recycling club.