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High School: Graduate of Bonnabel High School… Averaged 21 points, 12 rebounds and five assists… Led Bruins to state playoffs as a sophomore, a state quarterfinal appearance as a junior, and a state runner-up finish as a senior… Named first team all-district by the Times Picayune, first team all-New Orleans Metro and first team all-state as a junior… Ranked by 247Sports.com as the fifth-ranked player in Louisiana and a three-star prospect.

Personal: Full name is Joseph Richard Thompson… Born January 8, 1999 in New Orleans, La. … Son of Lashanda and Joseph Thompson Sr. … Oldest of eight children… Majoring in exercise science… Likes to watch “Game of Thrones” in his free time… Fell in love with the campus on his visit… Favorites – movie: “Friday”; pro team: Oklahoma City Thunder… athlete: Odell Beckham Jr.; musical artist: Chris Brown; food: pasta; class: algebra… Likes animals and dislikes anything that smells… Will take a nap then watch hype videos before a game… Enjoys playing sports because of the fans… Thankful for his family and coaches… Wants to play professionally.