Class of 2025 introduction: Baltimore-based F Chris Thomas
BALTIMORE – Rivals.com hasn’t ranked class-of-2025 prospects yet, but Baltimore’s Chris Thomas will be a name to watch as the class’ Rivals150 comes together down the road. Thomas, who plays his high school ball at Baltimore's Seed School and his summers with the Team Thrill grassroots organization, holds three offers as things stand and will likely see his options increase as college coaches get eyes on him.
Thomas recently sat down with Rivals.com to provide a quick update on where he stands as a prospect and the schools involved in his recruitment.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
ON HIS MEASURABLES
“I’m 6-foot-6 right now and, like, 205 right now.”
ON HIS THREE EARLY OFFERS
“They came in this order; Rhode Island, George Mason and then Bryant.”
ON WHICH OFFER STANDS OUT
“Really, George Mason to be honest. I’ve been around George Mason for a minute now. I’ve visited and I really like it. I’ve been to games.”
ON WHAT GIVES GEORGE MASON THE EDGE
“I’m very close with Kim English. he’s a great guy. My dad is close with him and all my coaches are close with him, too.”
ON HIS DAD
“My dad played basketball, but not with Kim English. He just knows him well.
ON HOW HE DESCRIBES HIS GAME
“I feel like I’m a big guy with skill. I feel like I play like a big guard.”
RIVALS REACTION
Thomas stands 6-foot-6 as a freshman and handles the ball well for his size. This has led to him playing a sort of point forward role in his early career. His versatility is his strength and, if he retains it as he adds size, he could see high-major programs begin to salivate. He rebounds well and he knocked down an open 3-pointer in the game we viewed. That said, our sample size on his shooting ability isn’t large to make any assumptions just yet. Right now, Thomas' offensive strength is getting out in transition, getting to the basket off the bounce and racking up second-chance points.