I knew Stephen Thompson Jr. was going to be my favorite player last year the second I saw his hair. Think back to every single historical run in every single March Madness that has ever happened in history. What does every single historical run in every single March Madness in history have in common? Hair. Specifically, unique, provocative, and perfect hair. Willie Cauley-Stein’s bleached hair for that one game against Boise State when Kentucky was really bad for a season. Mo Ali-Cox’s dreadlocks put the entire VCU squad on their little dreadlock-backs last year. Gonzaga’s Kelly Olynyk, who’s hair won best in show in 2014, was the only reason Gonzaga even made the tournament in 2013.
Oregon State Basketball Player Profile: Stephen Thompson Jr, His Hair, And Me
