Sam Thomas was the prize of Adia Barnes’ 2017 recruiting class. The four-star forward out of Nevada’s powerhouse Centennial High showed why as soon as she stepped on campus.
And after a slow start this season, she’s back to proving it once again.
Last season saw Thomas lead Pac-12 freshmen in rebounding, steals, blocks and minutes, while ranking second in scoring. That stat line landed her on the Pac-12 All-Freshman team. She represented both the present of Arizona women’s basketball, and the hope for the future.
Thomas ended up leading the team in shooting percentage (42%), rebounding (7.