Sam Thomas
- School
- Arizona
- Position
- F
- Major
- Psychology
Classroom
Thomas graduated from Arizona last year, carrying a 3.96 GPA and earning her degree in psychology. She is now in graduate school studying educational leadership, where she holds a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Thomas was named the 2021 Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year and a 2021 CoSIDA first team Academic All-American. She also won the Elite 90 Award, given to the student-athlete with the highest GPA at the Final Four.
Character
Thomas is now a five-year team captain for the Wildcats. She is a terrific mentor for the underclassmen on the team.
Community
Since June 30th, 2021, Thomas has accumulated 152 service hours. She has frequently volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club of Tucson and Las Abuelitas After School Program.
Competition
Thomas enters her fifth year with the Wildcats having been named to the Cheryl Miller Award and Naismith Trophy Watch Lists.
She was named to the 2020-21 All-PAC 12 first team and is a two-time PAC-12 All-Defensive selection. Thomas was also named to the 2017-18 Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.
