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USC Forward to Join 76ers’ Summer League Team

Saint Thomas is the Philadelphia 76ers' latest Summer League addition.
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Feb 20, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; USC Trojans forward Saint Thomas (0) handles the ball during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Feb 20, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; USC Trojans forward Saint Thomas (0) handles the ball during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images | Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

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Saint Thomas is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers’ Summer League roster, per DraftExpress’ Jon Chepkevich. Thomas played his senior year with the USC Trojans, averaging 9.5 points and 5.9 rebounds over 35 games. 

Thomas recorded his first double-double for USC in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Crown, a new single-elimination tournament featuring 16 NCAA Division I schools. 

Prior to joining the Trojans, Thomas split his collegiate career between Loyola University Chicago and Northern Colorado. During his junior year, Thomas averaged 19.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists for the Northern Colorado Bears. 

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Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans forward Saint Thomas (0) cheers from the scorers table during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images | Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

NBA Draft On SI released a scouting report on the 6-foot-7 forward in March. 

“Thomas is the type that can do it all – an athletic 6-foot-7 menace, he hits threes, gets downhill attacking the rim, resulting in drawn fouls and free throws, rebounds the ball as a physical forward, distributes the ball, and defends extremely well. He has NBA size and projects to be a quality wing who can make an immediate impact.”

The report noted that an area for improvement may be his shooting efficiency.

“When it comes to his ultimate ceiling, shooting is the question. Of course, part of the issue is a massive volume of shots. Given his role, he’s expected to take high volume attempts from deep, many of which are tough looks. When NBA teams are evaluating his fit on their respective rosters, it will be with a very different role in mind. It’s good to know that Thomas can be a high-volume, advanced shot maker. But he’ll need to be a more efficient complimentary scorer to earn minutes early in his NBA career.

The 76ers will start their Summer League campaign on July 10 in Las Vegas. Their first match will be against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Eric Jay Santos
ERIC JAY SANTOS

Eric Santos is a contributing writer for Philadelphia 76ers on SI. In 2020, Eric first covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation, where he created statistical analysis, original opinions, and historical breakdowns in his coverage for the team. In addition to his role as a contributing writer, Eric also served as a social media manager for The Dream Shake. In 2023, Eric was a contributing writer for Boston Celtics on SI, covering the team’s NBA Championship run.

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