Bradley University Athletics

Thomas Named Bradley Athlete of the Month

Men's Basketball 2/6/2018 11:06:00 AM

Senior Donte Thomas of the men's basketball team is the Bradley Athlete of the Month, earning the honor after a fan vote for the month of January.

Thomas led the Braves to a 6-3 record in January – BU's most wins in January since a 7-2 mark in 2001. The senior led Bradley with 13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals during the month's nine-game stretch.

Overall, Thomas scored in double figures in 8-of-9 January games. He matched a career high with 22 points in a win against Southern Illinois, making 8-of-10 field goals. He also registered his first three double-doubles of the season against Valparaiso, Illinois State and Evansville (had none in 15 games before the month).

The forward is now averaging 10.6 points and 7.1 rebounds during his senior campaign, ranking second on the team in points and first in rebounds.

Thomas earned the Bradley Athlete of the Month accolades after a fan vote on the school's twitter account. Thomas collected 50 percent of the vote to beat out Michael Ward of the men's track team (20 percent), Danielle Brewer of women's basketball (16 percent) and Alexa Brandt of tennis (14 percent).

Thomas and the Braves are back in action, squaring off with Northern Iowa on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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#1 Donte Thomas: F; 6' 7"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#1 Donte Thomas
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Thomas Named Bradley Athlete of the Month

Players Mentioned

#1 Donte Thomas

Players Mentioned

#1 Donte Thomas