While regarded as one of the top overall prospects in Arizona's 2024 Class already, Eduprize Prep's gifted 6-foot-3 guard prospect AJ Thomas has decided to change classes - reclassifying to America's 2025 Class. Thomas made the announcement this week to reclassify - a move that will make him now one of the elite overall prospects in the West.
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, a season which he will now repeat, while playing for his father, Head Coach Ashton Thomas, and had another tremendous season for himself - earning back-2-back Region Player of the Year honors this season. Thomas poured in strong numbers again this season - while leading Eduprize Prep to an almost undefeated season - averaging 21.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.9 steals per/contest.
Thomas was already regarded as one of the top guard prospects in the West for the 2024 Class, but now, as a 2025 prospect, watch out. As a sophomore, Thomas would turn in a terrific season for Eduprize - averaging staggering numbers with 27.2 points, 8.3 assists, 8.6 rebounds and 6.2 steals per/game. Thomas absolutely exploded as a sophomore in the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA), and now has an even brighter future ahead of him.
While it is still early in his recruitment, he advised me that his true position is point guard, and that he will be looking to play as a point in college. I look for his recruitment to take off soon, and he will be one of the higher sought after recruiting targets in Arizona's 2025 Class.
I look forward to watching Thomas continue to develop into a tremendous college prospect, as he is a big-time performer that resembles NBA guard Dennis Smith Jr. with his play. He has excellent promise and potential for the future.
I will continue to follow his progress and college recruitment closely, and bring you any updates as they continue 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.
