April 16, 2025 10:42 AM | Men's Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University men's basketball coach Ross Hodge has announced the signing of DJ Thomas (Deandre Thomas Jr.) to a grant-in-aid for the 2025-26 season.
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Thomas, a 6-foot-7, 210-pound freshman forward from Allen, Texas, currently attends Allen High School.
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"We are excited to have DJ join our Mountaineer basketball program," Hodge said. "DJ played for one of the best high school programs in the country. He has experienced winning at a very high level and has incredible character. His size and versatility give him the chance to be a great player."
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Thomas averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a senior at Allen High, earning UIL 6A All-Region honors while helping his team to the Class 6A Division I semifinals. He led Allen to The Throne National Championship game, scoring 25 points in the finals and being named to The Throne All-Tournament Team.
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Last year as a junior, he averaged 10.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, helping Allen to a 32-win season and top five 6A ranking in the state. Thomas had a breakout summer on the Adidas 3SSB circuit for Southern Assault that gained him national attention.
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Thomas is ranked by numerous scouting services as a top 25 recruit in the state of Texas and as one of the top 75 forwards in the nation, playing on an Allen team that ranks as a top 25 team in the country.
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Thomas, a 6-foot-7, 210-pound freshman forward from Allen, Texas, currently attends Allen High School.
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"We are excited to have DJ join our Mountaineer basketball program," Hodge said. "DJ played for one of the best high school programs in the country. He has experienced winning at a very high level and has incredible character. His size and versatility give him the chance to be a great player."
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Thomas averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists as a senior at Allen High, earning UIL 6A All-Region honors while helping his team to the Class 6A Division I semifinals. He led Allen to The Throne National Championship game, scoring 25 points in the finals and being named to The Throne All-Tournament Team.
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Last year as a junior, he averaged 10.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, helping Allen to a 32-win season and top five 6A ranking in the state. Thomas had a breakout summer on the Adidas 3SSB circuit for Southern Assault that gained him national attention.
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Thomas is ranked by numerous scouting services as a top 25 recruit in the state of Texas and as one of the top 75 forwards in the nation, playing on an Allen team that ranks as a top 25 team in the country.
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