Indiana University Athletics
Race Thompson to Compete at Porstmouth Invitational
4/12/2023 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University graduating forward Race Thompson is one of 64 college basketball seniors invited to the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational Tournament, an event that has showcased players abilities in front of professional scouts since 1953.
The 12-game tournament begins tonight at 7 p.m. ET when his team, Portsmouth Sports Club, faces Mike Duman Auto Sales.
Thompson played 130 games in his career and scored 997 points. He averaged 7.7 points and 5.5 rebounds and shot 51.1% from the floor. The last Hoosier to participate in the Tournament was Juwan Morgan in 2019. He has seen NBA action with Utah, Boston, and Toronto.
The Minnesota native is one of six Big Ten players in the event, which also includes several players with ties to the state of Indiana or previously have played in the Big Ten. https://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/tournament/2023/roster
For tournament information click here: https://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/about/
Over the years the P.I.T. has been a showcase for five of the 50 greatest players in NBA History (Rick Barry, Earl 'The Pearl" Monroe, Dave Cowens, John Stockton, Scottie Pippen) and for many others who have gone on to NBA stardom including current NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler. Today scouts from numerous international leagues have joined in on the annual April pilgrimage to Portsmouth.
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The 12-game tournament begins tonight at 7 p.m. ET when his team, Portsmouth Sports Club, faces Mike Duman Auto Sales.
Thompson played 130 games in his career and scored 997 points. He averaged 7.7 points and 5.5 rebounds and shot 51.1% from the floor. The last Hoosier to participate in the Tournament was Juwan Morgan in 2019. He has seen NBA action with Utah, Boston, and Toronto.
The Minnesota native is one of six Big Ten players in the event, which also includes several players with ties to the state of Indiana or previously have played in the Big Ten. https://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/tournament/2023/roster
For tournament information click here: https://www.portsmouthinvitational.com/about/
Over the years the P.I.T. has been a showcase for five of the 50 greatest players in NBA History (Rick Barry, Earl 'The Pearl" Monroe, Dave Cowens, John Stockton, Scottie Pippen) and for many others who have gone on to NBA stardom including current NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler. Today scouts from numerous international leagues have joined in on the annual April pilgrimage to Portsmouth.
@IndianaMBB
For all the latest on Indiana University men's basketball, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMBB on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
#GoIU
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