Stephen Thompson (basketball) facts for kids
| Oregon State Beavers | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | December 2, 1968 Los Angeles, California |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||
| High school | Crenshaw (Los Angeles, California) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Syracuse (1986–1990) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2002–present | |||||||||||||||||||
| League | West Coast Conference | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 1990–1991 | Rapid City Thrillers | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Oklahoma City Cavalry | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1992 | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1992 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | La Crosse Catbirds | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Rochester Renegade | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Grand Rapids Mackers | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2002–2005 | Cal State Los Angeles (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2014 | Cal State Los Angeles | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2022 | Oregon State (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022-present | Oregon State (assistant AD) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Stephen M. Thompson Sr. is an American basketball coach and a former professional player. He was born on December 2, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. Today, he works as an assistant coach at Oregon State University.
Stephen Thompson played basketball in college and then professionally. After his playing career, he became a coach.
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Early Life and College
Stephen Thompson grew up in Los Angeles. He went to Crenshaw High School. After high school, he attended Syracuse University. While at Syracuse, he was a great student and athlete. He was even named the Big East's Scholar Athlete of the Year.
In 2000, Syracuse University honored him by selecting him for their Men's Basketball All-Century Team. This team includes some of the best players from the university's history.
Professional Playing Career
Thompson played basketball professionally after college. He played briefly in the NBA during the 1991-92 season. During that time, he played for two NBA teams:
- The Sacramento Kings (23 games)
- The Orlando Magic (one game)
He also played for several teams in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In the CBA, he was recognized as the Rookie of the Year in 1991. The next year, in 1992, he was the CBA's top scorer.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Stephen Thompson began coaching.
Cal State Los Angeles
He started coaching at California State University, Los Angeles. He was an assistant coach there from 2002 to 2005. Then, in 2005, he became the head coach for the men's basketball team. He led the team until 2014.
Oregon State University
In 2014, Thompson joined the coaching staff at Oregon State University. He became an assistant coach for their men's basketball program.
In 2022, he took on a new role at Oregon State. He became the assistant Athletic Director for Player Development. However, he returned to his role as an assistant coach for the 2023–24 season.
International Play
Stephen Thompson also represented the United States in international competitions.
- In 1989, he won a gold medal at the Summer Universiade in Duisburg.
- In 1987, he won a silver medal at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Bormio.
See also
In Spanish: Stephen Thompson (baloncestista) para niños
