One of the elite overall prospects in Arizona 2025 Class will soon be nearing his college decision this fall. Eduprize Prep's gifted 6-foot-4, 195-pound senior guard prospect AJ Thomas is regarded as a top-rated prospect in Arizona's 2025 Class by our staff, and he is coming off another good showing this spring and summer, while traveling with the West Coast Elite (CA) club program. Thomas received numerous offers for himself, but now looks to be focusing on a handful of schools this fall, as he looks to schedule official recruiting visits and ultimately make his college decision.
I caught up with Thomas on Monday evening after his strong performance in this year's Southwest Basketball Camp, organized by Gregg Rosenberg (Prep Hoops). Held at The PHHACILITY, Thomas looked dominant in his performance. Thomas has played in just about every event over the years and has always been a consistent top performer in every event I have seen him. He absolutely flourishes in these type of events, as he shows off his serious athleticism and ability to play the game in an open format.
Thomas advised me that he is currently focusing on taking his official recruiting visits and making his college decision this fall. Thomas holds offers from Arizona State, Cal, Coastal Carolina, Charlotte, San Diego, Texas-San Antonio, Western Carolina, Northern Arizona and Seattle University. He advised me that his scheduled to take an official recruiting visit this weekend to Coastal Carolina, but will also be scheduling more recruiting visits to several other programs as well, before making his big college decision.
Thomas is one of the more talented guard prospects in the West for the 2025 Class, as he has had an excellent high school career for himself thus far. Thomas is coming off another excellent high school season for himself, as he led Eduprize Prep (32-1) to this year's CAA Open Division State Championship.
Thomas previously made the decision to change graduating classes - moving from the 2024 Class to the 2025 Class, and it was an excellent decision for him, as he is flourishing on and off the basketball court. Thomas led the state's Canyon Athletic Association (CAA) Division in scoring last high school season - posting amazing numbers as a sophomore. Thomas returned for his junior season, while playing for his father, Head Coach Ashton Thomas, and had another tremendous season for himself - earning a third consecutive Region Player of the Year honors this season. Thomas poured in strong numbers, while leading Eduprize Prep to an almost undefeated season (32-1) - averaging 24.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 3.1 steals per/contest.
I will continue to watch Thomas' recruitment closely, and look forward to bringing you recruiting updates for him as his recruitment continues to develop.
Arizona Hoop Review Scouting Report: Thomas is an athletic and quick point guard prospect with an excellent feel for the game, and a prowess for scoring the basketball. He has a very good handle of the basketball and can get to where he wants on the floor, while also having a nice shooting stroke with range on his shot, which allows him to set up defenders for his dribble drives. He has excellent quickness and explosiveness off the dribble, and can get into the lane and finish strong at the basket. He is a strong passer of the ball as well, and likes to get the ball to the open teammate on the floor. He pushes the ball up the floor to the open man as well. He is also a slick defender with quick hands and feet that plays passing lanes and gets his hands on the ball quite often. A high-energy guard prospect that also loves the game. Resembles NBA guard Dennis Smith Jr.
