The Houston Rockets are signing undrafted rookie Brodric Thomas from Truman State University, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
Thomas joins second-round pick Kenyon Martin Jr. and a pair of other undrafted signings (Mason Jones, Trevelin Queen) as newcomers to the 2020-21 training camp roster in Houston.
A 6-foot-5 guard, Thomas averaged 21.5 points (41.7% on 3-pointers) and 7.2 rebounds per game last season. However, he wasn’t very visible on the national scene, since Truman State is a Division II program in Kirksville, Missouri. Here’s how his game is described by Draft Directory:
Swagger is not a problem for Brodric Thomas. His game exudes confidence and control on both ends of the court. Thomas is a long and lean athlete with plenty of highlight reel dunks, blocks, and is known for taking and making big shots. He has excellent court vision, beats people in transition, and is an aggressive defender.
His Truman State teammates believe his future is still bright as a pro. Thomas was named GLVC [Great Lakes Valley Conference] Player of the Year and 1st Team DII All-Midwest Region. Thomas has the size and athleticism to play shooting guard as a pro, but it is his mean streak on defense that makes him stand out.
Terms of Thomas’ contract were not immediately available, though the likely scenario is that it effectively serves as an invitation to training camp. Thomas was not on Rookie Wire’s final Top 100 big board.
