Physically solid and can play either guard position.

High School: Attended Plainfield High School where he played basketball for four years for coach Pete Vasil. Was team captain his senior year and was named the Watchung Conference Most Valuable Player. Also named second team All-County that season. Played for the New Jersey Roadrunners that won the state championship.

Personal: Son of Duane and Tonia Thompson. Has two sisters, Kiana and Kayla. Majoring in sports management. Favorite sports teams are the New York Yankees and LA Lakers. Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant. Favorite movie is Love and Basketball and favorite TV show is The Fresh Prince. Favorite food is pizza. Favorite hobby is collecting Pokemon cards. Considers his father his role model. Would like to have dinner with Kobe Bryant "because he has been through so much but continues to prosper."