| Michael Thompson |
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High School: Rated the No. 13 prospect in Illinois by Chicagohoops.com ... One of the state's premier scorers at his position ... Has a quick release and an accurate outside shot ... Averaged 18 points, seven assists, four steals and five rebounds in his senior season ... A 2007 IBCA Third-Team All-State selection ... Also a first-team all-city and first-team all-Chicago Public League choice ... Team MVP as a senior ... Named the MVP of the 2006 Bigger Dipper Tournament ... Became the first player ever to be named to the Bigger Dipper all-tournament team all four years ... Named the MVP of the 2005 St. Rita Holiday Tournament after averaging 22 points and five assist in four games ... Fourth-team all-city selection and first-team all-conference as a junior ... Led his team to a 16-12 record and a third place finish in the league ... Also a first-team all-conference selection as a sophomore ... Recorded career highs of 33 points, 13 assists and 10 boards ... High School coach was Tom Livatino ... Member of the Rising Stars AAU team four years, playing along side fellow recruit Mike Capocci ... Member of the National Honor Society and Chicago Public League All-Academic Team.
Personal: Born Michael Jovan Thompson on 2/9/1989 ... Parents are Gina and Joel Thompson ... Goes by the nickname "Juice" ... Chose Northwestern over Oklahoma State, Dayton, Tulsa, Bradley and Clemson ... Major is undeclared.
