John R. Thompson Jr.
School:
Height:
6-10
Position:
Center
Hometown:
Washington, DC
High School:
St. Anthony's High School
- All-American Recognition: 1964 (Converse 2nd Team)
- Ranked among the nation's scoring leaders in 1963 (66th) and 1964 (17th)
- Ranked among the nation's rebounding leaders in 1963 (22nd) and 1964 (19th)
- Ranked among the nation's leaders in field-goal percentage in 1963 (28th) and 1964 (7th)
- Collected 18 points and 3 rebounds in one NCAA Tournament game in 1964
- Averaged 12.5 points in four NIT games in 1962 (eliminated in first round) and 1963 (champion)
- Selected by the Boston Celtics in third round of 1964 NBA draft (27th pick overall).