Isaiah Thompson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Set to return Thursday Thompson (upper body) is not in the starting lineup but seems slated to return Thursday versus Jacksonville, Sidelines Sports Network reports.

Impact Thompson has missed the last seven games with an upper body injury but his team on the sidelines seem to be at an end. Although he is not in the starting lineup, it seems that he may be worked into the game off the bench. In seven games prior to his injury he averaging 14.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 29.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will give it a go Friday Thompson (upper body) is expected to see limited action Friday against Ave Maria, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thompson was an elite part of the 2022-23 FGCU team, averaging 14.9 points and 3.2 assists across 32 games (all starts). He was forced to sit out the season opener against Indiana, but now appears in line to return, albeit in a limited capacity. The hope is likely to get him a small amount of tune-up action before taking on more minutes in a tougher matchup Monday at Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for opener Thompson (upper body) did not play in Tuesday's opener against Indiana.

Impact Thompson went through pregame warm-ups and was a true game time decision prior to being ruled out. He has until Friday's game against Ave Maria to get healthy.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting five Thompson (upper body) is not listed in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Indiana.

Impact Thompson is coming off an upper body injury and was deemed to be a game-time decision. He was spotted warming up, so there is hope that he could come off the bench and contribute in this contest. He is certainly one of FGCU's best pieces.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seen warming up Thompson (upper body) was spotted warming ahead of Tuesday's game against Indiana, Mason Williams of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Thompson is deemed to be a game-time decision, but his participation in pregame warmups gives us good hope he will be able to play in some capacity against Indiana. Thompson is one of the top offensive options for FGCU after averaging 14.9 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.6 three-pointers per game last season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Tuesday Thompson (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Florida Gulf Coast's game Tuesday at Indiana, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Florida Gulf Coast could not determine Thompson's availability Monday, so the team will make him a game-time decision Tuesday. If available, it would be a great opportunity for Thompson to showcase his talents, considering Indiana's status as a Power Five team.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson scores 17 in FGCU's victory over Georgia Southern

Led by Isaiah Thompson's 17 points, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles defeated the Georgia Southern Eagles 70-53 on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Purdue's Edey moves from role player to center of attention

Purdue center Zach Edey always stood tall

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Purdue Guard Isaiah Thompson Enters the Transfer Portal Purdue junior guard Isaiah Thompson announced Monday his decision to enter the transfer portal for the 2022-23 season. He averaged 4.2 point...

MARCH 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Purdue Boilermakers and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in Big Ten Championship

MARCH 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Will come off the bench Thompson will come off the bench Wednesday as Purdue travels to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers.

Impact Purdue will give Eric Hunter the start at point guard today against Minnesota which will mark just the second time that Thompson hasn't started this season. The 6-foot-1 junior has started 20 games, averaging six points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists on 20.1 minutes per game this season. Thompson should remain involved for the Boilermakers off the bench.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson, Ivey lead No. 6 Purdue to 83-73 win at Iowa

Isaiah Thompson scored a career-high 18 points and Jaden Ivey had 15 in his return from a hip injury as No. 6 Purdue defeated Iowa 83-73

JANUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Isaiah Thompson gets back to basics, snaps out of shooting slump in Purdue win over Northwestern After shooting 60% from 3 early in the season, Purdue's Isaiah Thompson worked to return to his early-season form.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Limited production in win Thompson notched zero points (0-6 FG, 0-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Friday's 92-65 win over Nebraska.

Impact Although the Boilermakers' offense was productive in Friday's matchup, Thompson failed to convert any of his attempts from the floor in the blowout win. He's remained in the starting lineup recently but has averaged just 1.0 point and 2.0 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per game across his last three appearances.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edey, Ivey lead No. 3 Purdue past Nicholls State 104-90

Zach Edey scored 21 points, Jaden Ivey added 19 and No. 3 Purdue beat Nicholls State 104-90

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores eight in blowout win Thompson notched eight points (2-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 20 minutes during Monday's 79-59 victory over UIW.

Impact Thompson's involvement in Purdue's scoring attack has been inconsistent early in the year, but he's now attempted six field goals in each of the last two games. Although he's started 11 of 12 contests to begin the year, the junior has been an unreliable fantasy contributor while averaging 5.9 points and 1.4 assists in 19.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Thompson will rejoin the starting five for Tuesday's game against Florida State.

Impact Thompson came off the bench for the first time all season Sunday against Omaha, compiling just six points, three rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes. He will regain the starting spot in place of Eric Hunter.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Just six points off bench Thompson finished Friday's 97-40 victory over Omaha with six points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes.

Impact While Thompson didn't start the contest after suffering a facial injury in practice, he ultimately saw more minutes and points than replacement Eric Hunter. Given his workload here, it would seem likely that Thompson will be back in the starting five ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Florida State. The third-year guard had been averaging 6.8 points and 2.0 assists in the five games prior to the injury.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Thompson suffered a facial injury during practice and will come off the bench Friday against Omaha.

Impact The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Thompson will apparently still be available as a reserve. Eric Hunter will enter the starting lineup in his place.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double figures Thompson closed with 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-5 3Pt) over 21 minutes during Sunday's 80-74 win over Villanova.

Impact Thompson was limited to just seven points across the last three games while shooting just 25 percent from the floor. However, he converted 80 percent of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's victory and is now averaging 6.8 points in 20.4 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Purdue beats Villanova 80-74 to win Tip-Off tournament

Zach Edey scored 21 points and No. 6 Purdue overcame an 11-point second-half deficit to beat No. 5 Villanova 80-74 and win the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Stefanovic paces No. 7 Purdue in 96-67 win over Bellarmine

Sasha Stefanovic made 5 of 6 3-pointers and finished with 23 points to lead No. 7 Purdue past Bellarmine 96-67

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Starts exhibition game Thompson (knee) had six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), an assist and a turnover across 20 minutes in a 89-88 exhibition loss to Providence on Saturday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journ...

Impact Thompson dealt with a knee injury for part of the summer, but seeing him appear as a starter in an exhibition contest likely means he's in good health. He and Eric Hunter will both be in line to see point guard minutes for the Boilermakers in 2021-22.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gazette Preps 2021 5A/4A Boys’ Basketball Peak Performer of the Year: Isaiah Thompson Before he hit 6-foot-7, Isaiah Thompson made a bet with a classmate during a middle school PE class.

APRIL 22, 2021 • GAZETTE.COM

Ayala helps Maryland rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60

Eric Ayala made two free throws with three seconds left, and Maryland scored the final six points to rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60, ruining the Boilermakers’ season debut in the T...

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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Thompson scores 17 in FGCU's victory over Georgia Southern

Purdue's Edey moves from role player to center of attention

Purdue Boilermakers and Iowa Hawkeyes meet in Big Ten Championship

Thompson, Ivey lead No. 6 Purdue to 83-73 win at Iowa

Edey, Ivey lead No. 3 Purdue past Nicholls State 104-90

Purdue beats Villanova 80-74 to win Tip-Off tournament

Stefanovic paces No. 7 Purdue in 96-67 win over Bellarmine

Ayala helps Maryland rally past No. 24 Purdue 61-60