Brooks Thompson

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Brooks Thompson

Title Head coach
College UTSA
Sport Basketball
Born July 19, 1970 (1970-07-19) (age 37)
Place of birth Dallas, Texas, United States
Career highlights
Playing career
1989–1991
1992–1994
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1998–1999
1999–2000
2000–2001
2001–2002
2002–2004
2004–2006
2006–present
Oklahoma State (asst.)
Metro Christian Academy
Southeastern Louisiana (asst.)
Oklahoma State (asst.)
Yavapai CC
Arizona State (asst.)
UTSA

Brooks James Thompson (born July 19, 1970, in Dallas, Texas) is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Orlando Magic in the 1st round (27th overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft. A 6'4" (1.93 m) guard from Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University, Thompson played in four NBA seasons for five different teams. He played for the Magic, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks.

Thompson attended Littleton High School in Littleton, Colorado. Thompson was named the Colorado player of the year in 1989 and lead Littleton to 24-0 record and the state 4A title.

In his NBA career, Thompson played in 168 games and scored a total 760 points. On November 26, 1996, as a member of the Nuggets, he scored a career high 26 points against the Suns.

On April 19, 2006, Thompson was named head coach of the men's basketball team of the University of Texas at San Antonio.

[edit] Head coaching record

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
UTSA (Southland Conference) (2006 — present)
2006-2007 UTSA 7-22 3-13 5th (West)
2007-2008 UTSA 13-17 0-0
UTSA: 7-22 3-13
Total: 7-22

      National Champion         Conference Champion         Conference Tournament Champion


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