Prospect Spotlight: Alexis Thomas (2021)
Alexis Thomas has put herself in position to be a coveted prospect in the coming years. She is a 5’10” guard in the class of 2021. Thomas played grassroots basketball for Factory Orange and attends New Boston Huron High School. Last high…
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Continue ReadingAlexis Thomas has put herself in position to be a coveted prospect in the coming years. She is a 5’10” guard in the class of 2021. Thomas played grassroots basketball for Factory Orange and attends New Boston Huron High School. Last high school season she averaged 12.6 points per game and was a huge contributor with a high number of assists, steals, and rebounds.
Thomas has shown a nice skill set throughout grassroots season. She’s an energy player and her hustle is contagious. Thomas has a high basketball IQ, which allows her to keep mental mistakes to a minimum. She has established herself as a defensive stopper. Thomas uses her big motor on defense to create havoc for her opponents. She forces turnovers by quickly stepping in passing lanes and by seeing opponents flash the ball in front of her. Thomas is active on the glass on both ends. She’s like an energizer bunny hunting down a rebound.
Thomas knows that improvement and experience are critical in allowing her to become the best player she can be. She is currently working to continuously keep her opponents on their toes. Thomas wants her defenders to have to guess, and second guess, her next move. She considers her top moment in basketball to be during her freshman year on varsity, when her New Boston Huron team won a district championship in double overtime. They eventually reached the regional title game against Michigan Center. She is looking forward to big games next season against rival schools, Flat Rock and Airport.
Alexis Thomas has seen her recruitment gain steam over the last year. She has 3 official visits coming in the next month. Thomas is currently receiving emails and texts from 8 other schools as well.
Thomas certainly has a lot to offer a college basketball program someday. First off, she is a multi sport star with well rounded athleticism. Thomas has leadership skills and a positive energy that teams at all levels need. Her energy and hustle are aspects of her game that will certainly translate to the next level.
Alexis Thomas is focused on her goals. Her top goal is to be nominated for Miss Basketball. She also wants to win a state championship and continue to grow as a player. Thomas wants to continue to play the game that she loves in college. Off the basketball court, she wants to help people by pursuing an education in Pre Med to become a pediatrician.
Thomas uses her Mom as motivation to be great.
“She has coached and helped me love the game and become the player I am today since I was 4.”
– Alexis Thomas