Malcolm Thomas (basketball, born 1963) facts for kids
Malcolm Thomas, born around 1963, is a former college basketball player from the United States. He was known for playing as a forward or guard. He played for the University of Missouri from 1983 to 1985.
Malcolm Thomas's Basketball Journey
Early College Days
Malcolm Thomas began his college basketball journey at Moberly Junior College in Missouri. He played there from 1981 to 1983. In 1983, he was named the Outstanding Player by the National Junior College Tournament. This award showed he was one of the best players in junior college basketball.
Playing for Mizzou
After his time at Moberly, Malcolm Thomas decided to transfer to the University of Missouri, often called "Mizzou." He played for the Mizzou Tigers basketball team. In his final year there, he was a key player. He led the team in several important areas:
- Scoring: He averaged 17.4 points per game.
- Shooting: He made 53% of his shots.
- Rebounds: He grabbed 8.2 rebounds per game.
- Blocks: He had 37 blocks in total, stopping opponents' shots.
Because of his great performance, Thomas was named to the first team All-Conference. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. He also received an honorable mention as an All-American. This showed he was recognized as one of the top college players in the whole country.
After College
After college, Malcolm Thomas was chosen in the 1985 NBA draft. The Los Angeles Clippers picked him as the 121st player overall. However, he was not able to make the team's final roster. This meant he never got to play in the NBA.
Malcolm Thomas has a son who is also named Malcolm Thomas. His son also plays professional basketball.
