Malcolm Thomas (basketball, born 1963) facts for kids

Malcolm Thomas is a former college basketball player from the United States. He was known for his skills as a forward and guard. He played for the University of Missouri from 1983 to 1985.

Who is Malcolm Thomas?

Malcolm Thomas was born around 1963. He is quite tall, standing at 6 feet 7 inches (about 201 cm). During his basketball career, he played as a forward and a guard. These are important positions on a basketball team.

Starting His Basketball Journey

Thomas began his college basketball career at Moberly Junior College in Missouri. He played there from 1981 to 1983. He was a standout player during his time there. In 1983, he was named the "Outstanding Player" at the National Junior College Tournament. This award showed he was one of the best players in junior college basketball.

Playing for the Missouri Tigers

After his success at Moberly, Malcolm Thomas decided to transfer to the University of Missouri. He joined the Missouri Tigers basketball team. He played for them from 1983 to 1985.

His Senior Year Success

In his final year at Mizzou, Thomas was a key player for the Tigers. He led his team in several important areas:

• Scoring: He was the top scorer, averaging 17.4 points per game (ppg). This means he scored a lot of points in each game.
• Shooting Accuracy: He had a field goal percentage of .530. This means he made 53% of his shots from the field.
• Rebounds: He was also great at grabbing rebounds, getting 8.2 rebounds per game (rpg). Rebounds are when a player gets the ball after a missed shot.
• Blocks: He blocked 37 shots in total. Blocking a shot stops an opponent from scoring.

Awards and Recognition

Because of his excellent performance, Malcolm Thomas received several honors. He 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 is a special recognition for top college players across the country.

After College Basketball

After his successful college career, Malcolm Thomas was chosen in the 1985 NBA draft. The Los Angeles Clippers picked him in the sixth round. He was the 121st player chosen overall. However, he was not able to make the team's final roster. This meant he did not get to play in the NBA.

Family Connection

Malcolm Thomas has a son who is also named Malcolm Thomas. His son also plays professional basketball. It's interesting that both father and son share the same name and a love for the sport!