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Sam Thompson adds to highlight reel
Sam Thompson adds to highlight reel
By now, every Big Ten team knows that Ohio State's Sam Thompson is a highlight waiting to happen. And yet, the freshman seems to consistently find open spaces around the rim, which, more times than not, leads to a jaw-dropping alley-oop. Thompson struck again in Tuesday night's win over Illinois. This time, the pass came […]
Vote: Thompson's best in-bound alley-oop
Vote: Thompson's best in-bound alley-oop
Most teams go an entire season, if not longer, without even attempting an alley-oop on an inbound pass. Then again, most teams don't have an athlete quite like Ohio State's Sam Thompson. Only a freshman, Thompson was on the receiving end of his second such play in Big Ten action alone Wednesday night. Which inbound […]
Did You See This? Ohio State's Thompson
Did You See This? Ohio State's Thompson
There's a reason Thad Matta says Sam Thompson may be the best athlete he's ever coached. The freshman has unreal athleticism, and he showcased it in Saturday night's contest at Indiana. On an inbound play, Thompson broke for the hoop, seemingly jumped out of the gym and completed the alley-oop with a vicious throwdown. You […]
Did You See This? Ohio State's Thompson
Did You See This? Ohio State's Thompson
Any way you define it, Ohio State's Sam Thompson is an athlete. In fact, Ohio State head coach Thad Matta has been quoted as saying the freshman is the most athletic player he's ever coached. Thompson hasn't had many opportunities to showcase his talents in the Buckeyes' first nine games, but he more than made […]
