Thomas leads UNLV against Omaha after 22-point outing
UNLV hosts the Omaha Mavericks after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 22 points in UNLV's 80-74 loss to the Memphis TigersNOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEDAN THOMAS #11 - GUARD - UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS
16.8 PPG •
1.8 RPG •
3.8 APG
16.8 PPG
1.8 RPG
3.8 APG
Starting season opener Thomas (ankle) is starting Monday's game versus Alabama State, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Thomas was previously ruled out for Monday's opener but he clearly made significant progress with his ankle injury in the last week. The sophomore is coming off an excellent season where he started 34 games and averaged 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 34.9 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Out for season opener Thomas (ankle) will not appear in UNLV's season opener against Alabama State on Nov. 4, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Thomas suffered a rolled ankle according to head coach Kevin Kruger and the sophomore guard has been spotted in a boot this week at practice. The 6-foot-1 sophomore was electric in his freshman season with the program, tallying 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 34.9 minutes per game. Thomas will have his next opportunity to return Nov. 9, against Memphis, and either Jace Whiting or Brooklyn Hicks are likely to start in his place in the interim.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Fully cleared Thomas (wrist) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact After undergoing wrist surgery earlier during the offseason, Thomas is ready for his sophomore effort with UNLV's basketball program. The guard's first was an electric campaign that saw him average 13.6 points and 5.1 assists across 34 games he started. Averaging over 10 points and five assists as a regular starter is insane production, something to be expected once again during his second season.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Leads UNLV over San Jose State Thomas racked up 18 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Saturday's 68-50 win over San Jose State.
Impact The Rebels' leading-scorer produced once again Saturday, finishing with a team-high 18 points to go along with his three dimes. Thomas is a large part in why UNLV has won nine of its last ten games, as he's been averaging 15.7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game during the team's hot streak. Expect the freshman from Las Vegas to continue improving as UNLV looks to add a massive win to its resume Tuesday against San Diego State.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas and UNLV host Wyoming
UNLV plays the Wyoming Cowboys after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 23 points in the Rebels' 66-60 victory over the Colorado State RamsFEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Helps Rebels cruise Thomas finished with 23 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal in 36 minutes during Saturday's 66-60 win over Colorado State.
Impact Thomas saw limited usage earlier this week in a lopsided win over Air Force, but he was back to his high-scoring ways Saturday, and it helped UNLV earn a signature victory over a quality Colorado State team. Don't look now, but the Rebels have won seven of eight games and are positioning themselves for an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament. Thomas has been the major driver, as he leads the team at 12.8 ppg and has bumped that mark to 15.8 ppg across the aforementioned eight-game stretch.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas scores 23 points to lead UNLV to 66-60 win over No. 22 Colorado State
Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 23 points to lead UNLV to a 66-60 victory over No. 22 Colorado StateFEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thomas and UNLV host Fresno State
UNLV visits the Fresno State Bulldogs after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 25 points in the Rebels' 80-77 victory against the New Mexico LobosFEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNLV wins 80-77 at No. 25 New Mexico to sweep season series behind 25 points from Thomas
Freshman guard Dedan Thomas Jr. scored a career-high 25 points, leading UNLV to an 80-77 victory at No. 25 New MexicoFEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
