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Commits to South Dakota Thomas has committed to South Dakota on Wednesday.

Impact Thomas is a 6-foot-1 guard who will add depth in the backcourt after spending the last two years at UTEP. He has two years left of eligibility. In 2025-26, Thomas averaged 5.8 points, 3.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game while starting in 24 of his 31 appearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Thomas plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Impact In terms of collegiate eligibility, Thomas has two years remaining. As a sophomore, the guard statistically improved, so his stock should be better now than last season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 in loss to Flames Thomas chipped in 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 73-64 loss to Liberty.

Impact Thomas was incredible effiient on the scoring front against the Flames, making all but one shot from the field and nailing two three-pointers. While his efforts weren't enough for the Miners to get a win, the 6-foot-1 guard's scoring totals were his best of the season. He should remain an integral piece of UTEP's squad moving forward, and he'll need to play on par with this performance if they hope to finish the season strong.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Watson scores 23 as UTEP beats Middle Tennessee 83-80 in OT

Kaseem Watson scored 23 points, including four in the overtime, as the UTEP Miners beat the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 83-80 on Thursday

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

UTEP visits Louisiana Tech following Cooper's 24-point showing

Louisiana Tech hosts the UTEP Miners after Kaden Cooper scored 24 points in Louisiana Tech's 90-37 victory over the Dallas Christian Crusaders

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Amey scores 18 as Loyola Marymount beats UTEP 71-58

Myron Amey Jr. scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Loyola Marymount Lions past the UTEP Miners 71-58

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Green's 20 help Louisiana Tech beat UTEP 76-58

Led by Al Green's 20 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the UTEP Miners 76-58 in a Conference USA regular season finale

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press