In a surprising turn of events, Jamarii Thomas, the standout guard from Norfolk State and the MEAC Player of the Year, has rescinded his commitment to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in favor of joining the University of South Carolina’s basketball program.
Thomas, a junior from Greensboro, North Carolina, had a stellar season with Norfolk State, averaging 16.9 points per game, 3.8 assists, and 2.1 steals while shooting 40% from the field and 38% from the three-point range. His impressive performance on the court made him a hot commodity in the transfer portal, attracting attention from high-major programs across the country.
Initially, it seemed Thomas was set to continue his academic and athletic career at VCU, having announced his intention to transfer there on social media. However, after a month-long stint in the transfer portal and a visit to South Carolina with his family, Thomas flipped his commitment to the Gamecocks.
“I had a great visit with my mom and my little brother,” Thomas said. "They were very welcoming. The facilities, athletic trainer, strength coach, and everybody, the academic lady I met, everybody was just so genuine and loving. It felt like home and it made sense for me because I feel like I can play at the highest level and they believe I can too. It was just a combo of things that made sense for me and my family. It felt like a no-brainer". South Carolina officially announced Thomas had signed his national letter of intent, welcoming him to the Gamecock family.
Thomas, a junior from Greensboro, North Carolina, had a stellar season with Norfolk State, averaging 16.9 points per game, 3.8 assists, and 2.1 steals while shooting 40% from the field and 38% from the three-point range. His impressive performance on the court made him a hot commodity in the transfer portal, attracting attention from high-major programs across the country.
Initially, it seemed Thomas was set to continue his academic and athletic career at VCU, having announced his intention to transfer there on social media. However, after a month-long stint in the transfer portal and a visit to South Carolina with his family, Thomas flipped his commitment to the Gamecocks.
“I had a great visit with my mom and my little brother,” Thomas said. "They were very welcoming. The facilities, athletic trainer, strength coach, and everybody, the academic lady I met, everybody was just so genuine and loving. It felt like home and it made sense for me because I feel like I can play at the highest level and they believe I can too. It was just a combo of things that made sense for me and my family. It felt like a no-brainer". South Carolina officially announced Thomas had signed his national letter of intent, welcoming him to the Gamecock family.
