_(cropped).jpg) Thomas with South Carolina in 2024 | |
| Apollon Limassol | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard / point guard |
| League | Cyprus Basketball Division A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 26, 2002 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Burlington School (Burlington, North Carolina) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
| Career history | |
| 2025–present | Apollon Limassol B.C. |
| Career highlights | |
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Jamarii D'Aje Johnson Thomas (born June 26, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for Apollon Limassol B.C. of the Cypriot Basketball League.. He played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks, Norfolk State Spartans and UNC Wilmington Seahawks.
College career
[edit]After two seasons at UNC Wilmington where he averaged 13.8 minutes and 4.8 points per game, Thomas entered the transfer portal in search of a team where he would play a larger role, ultimately landing at Norfolk State.[1] in his single season with the Spartans, Thomas averaged 16.9 points and 2.1 steals per game. At the close of the season he was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.[2]
Following the 2023–24 season, Thomas opted to enter the transfer portal a second time. He initially committed to VCU.[3] However, five days later he switched his commitment to South Carolina.[4] Thomas averaged 13.2 points, 3.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. He entered the transfer portal after the season, however he had no eligibility remaining.[5]
Professional career
[edit]On September 25, 2025, Thomas signed with Apollon Limassol B.C. of the Cypriot Basketball League.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Sauls, Michael (November 30, 2023). "Norfolk State finds a gem in prolific scoring guard Jamarii Thomas". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Marc (March 12, 2024). "Norfolk State cleans up at MEAC end-of-season awards". WTKR. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Sauls, Michael (May 1, 2024). "Norfolk State star Jamarii Thomas, the MEAC Player of the Year, is transferring to VCU". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 25, 2024 – via yahoo.com.
- ^ Branham, Travis (May 5, 2024). "Jamarii Thomas, MEAC Player of the Year, flips transfer decision from VCU to South Carolina". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Brewer, Fisher (April 1, 2025). "South Carolina Guard Jamarii Thomas Enters the Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ Katsaros, Antonis (September 25, 2025). "Apollon signs Thomas just out of college". Eurobasket. Retrieved September 25, 2025.