CONWAY, S.C. – The Coastal Carolina men's basketball program stayed in-state to sign Tristan Thompson, who is considered by many to be the top player in the state of South Carolina.
 
Tristan Thompson: Florence, S.C. (Wilson High School)
One of the top recruits to CCU in recent memory, the Chants signed the four-star standout who led Wilson High School to a 23-5 record during his junior campaign, and a berth in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Class 4A State Tournament.
 
On his way to being named to the 2024 South Carolina 4A All-State team, he averaged 17.8 points per game while shooting over 40 percent from the field and on his three-point attempts. The 6'5" guard was also a 76 percent shooter at the free throw line.
 
Moving into his senior campaign he has developed into an all-around player as evidenced by his 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game during the 2023-24 season.
 
Thompson is ranked as the top wing in South Carolina by Big Shots and chose Coastal over George Mason, College of Charleston, Texas A&M, Georgia Southern and several others.
 
He also played on The Adidas 3SSB AAU Circuit for the Upward Stars where he shot 55.6 percent from the field and averaged over seven points per game.
 
Coach Gray on Thompson: "Tristan is regarded as the top player in the state of South Carolina by many analysts. In addition, he's right in our backyard of Florence, SC. We are super excited to add a young man of his athleticism, playmaking and defensive mindset! He's a Swiss Army knife that does a little bit of everything on the basketball floor. We are excited to welcome him and his family to Teal Nation!"
 
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