The University of Mississippi Athletics
All-America Candidate: Bianca Thomas
2/10/2010 | Women's Basketball
BIANCA THOMAS • G • Sr. • 5-10
Henderson, Tenn. • Chester County HS
2009-10 NOTABLES
* Ranks 10th in the nation and first in the SEC with 20.9 points per game.
* Has posted 19 games this season of at least 20 points.
* Is the SEC's active leader with 29 career games of at least 20 points.
* Owns the Ole Miss single season record for three-pointers with 100.
* Is seventh on the SEC's all-time single season list with 100 three-pointers.
* Became the first Rebel in the last 14 years to have five straight games of at least 20 points.
* Has scored in double figures in 44 of last 46 games.
* Ranks second in the SEC and ninth in the nation with 3.1 three-pointers per game.
* Set the Tad Smith Coliseum single game scoring record with 42 points against LSU.
* Is one of only 15 players in the NCAA to have a 40-point game.
* Selected as SEC Player of the Week after scoring 42 points against LSU.
* Tied the school record for the most three-pointers in a game with seven.
* Became the 23rd player in school history to score 1,000 or more points and currently ranks sixth all-time at Ole Miss in scoring.
* Ranks fifth in the SEC in free throw percentage (81.5%), seventh in minutes played (35.2 mpg) and 14th in three-point field goal percentage (.338).
* Projected as the No. 26 pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft by DraftSite.com.
2009-10 HONORS
* All-SEC First Team - Coaches
* All-SEC First Team - Associated Press
* Lowe's Senior CLASS All-America Second Team
2009-10 PRESEASON HONORS
* State Farm Wade Trophy Watch List
* Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Finalist
* Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List
* All-SEC Second Team
2008-09 HONORS
* All-SEC First Team - Coaches
* All-SEC Second Team - Associated Press
* Cellular South Gillom Trophy Award Finalist
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
"Bianca Thomas is a self-made player who has added to her game every season. Her numbers put her is a position for SEC Player of the Year honors, but her intangibles give her a chance to be an All-America candidate. She is the big reason why Ole Miss is a major player in the SEC race. Thomas' three-point range sets up her ability to get to paint. She's good with the ball in her hands or playing off screens. It's hard to name another player in SEC that has similar tools."
-Debbie Antonelli, Women's College Basketball Analyst
"If anyone is looking for the top perimeter player in the SEC, than look no further than Oxford, Miss. Bianca Thomas was always known for her ability to shoot from long range, but she now has the total package. She is explosive off the dribble and can attack the rim and score or draw a foul. She is one of the best in the country at moving without the ball. She cuts and slashes and comes off screens and can shoot with quickness and accuracy. She is a nightmare to guard. She proved to the SEC and the rest of the nation she is the real deal when she scored 42 points on LSU."
- Joe Ciampi, CSS Basketball Analyst and former Auburn head coach
"Bianca's performance versus LSU was the best I've seen all season - men or women. She would not let her team lose. In my book, she has to be the front runner for SEC Player of the Year."
- Matt Stewart, CSS Basketball Analyst
"I think Bianca Thomas has been disrespected by the league in terms of honors and attention, but after her performance against LSU I think everyone has taken notice. She is without question one of the best players in the country. I know one thing, I'm glad she is on my team."
- Renee Ladner, Ole Miss Head Coach
MEDIA CLIPS
Knoxville News Sentinel: Former UT Fan Thomas Takes Aim At Lady Vols
The Commercial Dispatch: Thomas Works With Price At Practice To Improve
The Clarion Ledger: No Doubting Rebels' Ignitable Thomas
The Ole Miss Spirit: Record-Setting Day
The Jackson Sun: Former Eaglette Leading Ole Miss
