Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player.
Here is the latest commitment.
Player: Jaiden Thompson
Class: 2023
Committed to: Charleston Southern
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
“Possibly the most perplexing entry on this list, Jaiden Thompson has been firmly in the mix over the last calendar year—yet saw no uptick in his recruitment. Any question surrounding his skillset seems almost ridiculous at this point, given how much value he clearly brings to the Vikings on a nightly basis. Thompson is an extremely tough, gritty, high-motor guard with IQ, quickness, and the ability to consistently harass his assignment. He’s a great penetrator with a tight handle and the vision to set up others whenever possible. Thompson is a phenomenal rebounder, especially for his size, and utilizes his speed very well to immediately push the break in transition. He finishes around the basket and attacks the midrange effectively off the bounce. Thompson defends the point of attack with poise and precision, which enables him to force on-ball turnovers and regularly intercept passing lanes. Add in the fact that his production has only improved across the board (from already impressive numbers), and Thompson definitely deserves more attention from scholarship-level programs.”
“Thompson is having a fairly dominant season for an undefeated Central Cabarrus squad. He’s posting nightly averages of 19.6 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 4.0 APG, and 4.4 SPG with 53/30/78 shooting splits. Thompson is smart, tough, and consistently involved in the action on both ends of the floor. He plays hard, displays a team-oriented approach, and is simply the type of guy coaches would rather play with than against. Thompson is a proven winner throughout his high school career, which should make him even more appealing to next-level programs. He will be a great piece wherever he ends up.”
“Without getting irritated or worked up at the ridiculous lack of recruitment for Jaiden Thompson, we will simply present the facts. Let’s start with the fact that he’s 90-13 over his high school career and currently sits at 61-1 over the last two seasons. Thompson has consistently taken his game to new heights, which is clear through the constant uptick in production from year to year. He’s a smart, tough, well-rounded guard who can run a team or effectively produce without the ball in his hands. Thompson is a great cutter, passer, defender, and scorer from everywhere within the arc. His per-game averages of 20.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.0 APG, and 4.3 SPG while shooting 55% from the floor speak for themselves.”
“When watching this young man’s game and then looking at his recruitment, it is quite confusing. Thompson is an absolute stat stuffer on the court, making plays on both ends of the court, creating multiple steals, scoring and facilitating out in transition, and plays with veteran leadership on the court. Just another day in the office for the senior guard that should have eyes all on him and what he provides.”