Mercury's Thomas Has Huge Performance In College

Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas has had a successful WNBA career, and at the end of her college years, she had a huge performance.

Jul 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) celebrates after scoring in the second half against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images / Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images

Alyssa Thomas has been a star in the WNBA for many years. She started her career with the Connecticut Sun, as she was drafted by the New York Liberty, but they traded her shortly after.

Sep 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) in the second half against the Minnesota Lynx during game two of the second round for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images / Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Thomas played with the Sun from 2014 to 2024, and this year, she joined a new team. She was acquired by the Phoenix Mercury, and in her first season with the team, she was spectacular. The veteran forward averaged 15.4 points, 9.2 assists, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals.

Phoenix's star had an exceptional season, and she was once again in the Most Valuable Player (MVP) race. Thomas has had a tremendous WNBA career, and before all of that, she was playing for the Maryland Terrapins.

Apr 1, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Alyssa Thomas (25) dribbles against Louisville Cardinals guard Tia Gibbs (25) in the finals of the Louisville regional in the 2014 NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Thomas had some successful years with Maryland, and in her final year with the team, she had a huge game.

Maryland was fighting their way through March Madness, and Thomas' big game helped the team advance. By that time, the Terrapins took down Army and Texas, as they beat them 90-52 and 69-64, respectively. The next opponent that stood in their way was Tennessee, and Thomas took over in that game and helped her team get the win.

The Mercury star had a double-double of 33 points and 13 rebounds. She also had three assists and a steal. Maryland beat Tennessee 73-62 in that game, and Thomas was sensational.

After that win, Thomas and the Terrapins faced Louisville, and they picked up a 76-73 win. Phoenix's forward had another double-double, as she had 22 points and 13 rebounds. She also had three steals and two assists.

Jul 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) signs autographs after the game against the Washington Mystics at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images / Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images

Thomas and her team were close to making the championship game, but Notre Dame put an end to their hopes. Notre Dame beat Maryland 87-61 in a game where Thomas had 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block.

Despite the loss, the Terrapins showed that they were a legitimate threat. Then, with the way Thomas was playing in that stretch, it was no surprise that she became one of the top picks of that year's draft.

Thomas prepares for next level

Phoenix has a special player in Thomas, and her college years were a glimpse of things to come. She did great things in her first season with the Mercury, and as time goes on, she will continue to help the team.

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