Deon Thompson Basketball News & Bio
| Name: | Deon Thompson | | Hometown: | Torrance, CA | | High School: | Torrance | | Born: | September 16, 1988 (36) | | Height/Weight: | 6-8, 245 | | Position: | Forward | | Pro Team: | Rain or Shine (Philippines) | | Notes: | Basketball | | Related: | J.B. Tanner | Tywon Lawson | Marcus Ginyard | Ed Davis |
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The start of something big for Thompson at ArizonaWhen UNC freshman Deon Thompson learned Saturday that he would make his first career start, against No. 17 Arizona, his face split into a grin...
Sun Jan 28, 2007
Heels hand Arizona record lossBrandan Wright and Marcus Ginyard were out sick. And for a half, Tyler Hansbrough and Reyshawn Terry played like they were feeling under the weather,...
Sun Jan 28, 2007
California-to-Carolina connection a double bonus for Heels
North Carolina freshmen Deon Thompson and Alex Stepheson aren't all that worried about adapting to the rigors of ACC play beginning tonight. The California natives...
Sun Jan 7, 2007
Wayne Ellington's 3-pointers help UNC cruise over Rutgers
Wayne Ellington and his four freshman teammates -- Brandan Wright, Ty Lawson, Deon Thompson and Alex Stepheson -- outscored Rutgers by themselves, totaling 55 points...
Fri Dec 29, 2006
Tar Heels’ Rising Star Is Feeling the Pressure
So far, high expectations have given this season a different feel. "Total opposite," Tyler Hansbrough said. North Carolina has added a number of talented freshmen,...
Fri Nov 24, 2006