Memphis soph Thomas bolting early for NBA draft
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis forward-guard Adonis Thomas plans to forego his final two seasons with the Tigers to sign with an agent and declare for the NBA draft.
The Commercial Appeal first reported Thomas' decision Thursday. Memphis coach Josh Pastner confirmed Thomas' decision in a text to The Associated Press.
The 6-foot-7, 240-pound Thomas was a McDonald's All...
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April 04, 2013
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Memphis's F/G Adonis Thomas to enter NBA draft
Memphis forward-guard Adonis Thomas plans to forego his final two seasons with the Tigers to sign with an agent and declare for the NBA draft.
The Commercial Appeal first reported Thomas' decision Thursday. Memphis coach Josh Pastner confirmed Thomas' decision in a text to The Associated Press.
The 6-foot-7, 240-pound Thomas was a McDonald's All-American in 2011 coming...
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April 04, 2013
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No. 25 Memphis edges UTEP
Chris Crawford scored 15 points and Adonis Thomas added 11 and No. 25 Memphis remained undefeated in Conference USA with a 56-54 victory over UTEP on Tuesday night.
UTEP's C.J. Cooper had an opportunity to tie the game after being fouled from beyond the 3-point line but he missed the first free throw. He made the second and purposely missed the third in an attempt to rebound...
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March 06, 2013
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Memphis 62, Lipscomb 56
Adonis Thomas scored 18 points, Joe Jackson added 15 and Memphis endured a lackluster performance to defeat Lipscomb 62-56 on Thursday night.
Thomas connected on 6 of 14 shots in the game as Memphis (7-3) shot 35.8 percent (19 of 53) on the night. Shaq Goodwin scored 11 points and matched Thomas' seven rebounds. Geron Johnson scored 10.
Stephen Hurt led the Bisons (5-6) with...
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December 20, 2012
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No. 17 Memphis 65, Samford 54
Adonis Thomas scored 16 points and Antonio Barton added 14 points and No. 17 Memphis escaped with a 65-54 victory over Samford on Saturday night in an opening game of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.
Joe Jackson added 13 points, four assists and three steals for Memphis (2-0), which converted all eight of its free throws in the final minute to preserve the victory.
Tim Williams...
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November 17, 2012
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Memphis’ momentum halted by loss of Adonis Thomas
When Memphis' Adonis Thomas turned his ankle in practice on Friday, the Tigers initially assumed it wouldn't sideline the highly touted freshman for long.
Instead they learned three days later that the ankle injury will likely keep Thomas out for the rest of the season.
An MRI taken Monday night revealed Thomas has a loose "flap" of cartilage in the ankle. Thomas...
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January 17, 2012
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Ankle injury likely ends season for Tigers Adonis Thomas
University of Memphis freshman forward Adonis Thomas is likely lost for the season after his family and the Tigers' medical staff agreed late Monday night he will undergo surgery on his left ankle, coach Josh Pastner said late Monday.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal
January 17, 2012
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CBB: Fade to Black
With the excitement of the 2011-2012 season rapidly approaching, Memphis fans and Tiger Nation couldn't wait to see their new team. The addition to the Tigers, none other than Memphis native, Adonis Thomas, a highly talented Memphis recruit added a prolific scorer to the fast paced hi-octane Tigers. That looked great on paper but the only part of that statement that’s true...
Memphis ends losing streak defeating Lipscomb
MEMPHIS (AP) -- Adonis Thomas had 18 points and nine rebounds Monday night as Memphis broke a two-game losing streak with an 85-75 victory over Lipscomb.
Will Barton added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers (6-4), who outscored the Bison 12-5 down the stretch to preserve the victory.
Deonte Alexander and Jordan Burgason had 16 points apiece for Lipscomb (6-7), which lost...
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December 19, 2011
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After loss to Murray St., Memphis coach Josh Pastner advises players to ignore Twitter
After losing 76-72 to Murray State on Sunday night, Memphis head coach Josh Pastner advised two of his key players, freshman swingman Adonis Thomas and sophomore guard Chris Crawford to ignore Twitter.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports, “Pastner said part of his conversation with the players dealt with focus and ignoring their Twitter accounts, which both players shut down...
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