George Thompson
School:
Height:
6-2
Position:
Forward
Hometown:
Brooklyn, NY
High School:
Erasmus Hall High School
- All-American Recognition: 1969 (Converse 2nd Team)
- Ranked 34th in the nation in scoring in 1968
- Averaged 23.2 points and 5.7 rebounds in six NCAA Tournament games in 1968 and 1969 (4-2 record)
- Averaged 17.8 and 10.3 rebounds in four NIT games for 1967 runner-up
- Selected by the Boston Celtics in fifth round of 1969 NBA draft (66th pick overall). Selected by the Minnesota Pipers in first five rounds of 1969 ABA draft (franchise moved to Pittsburgh).