Mercyhurst’s James Thomas: a high-effort, low-usage forward with blue-collar value
In the 2024-25 season, James Thomas was a 6-foot-6, 230-pound Mercyhurst forward who gave the Lakers toughness, rebounding help, and bench minutes rather than big-box scoring—he averaged 1.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game, and his 2024-25 profile shows a player who can defend, compete, and do the dirty work without needing touches[2][5][8]. His earlier Mercyhurst notes also show a season-high 20 minutes with 6 points and 6 rebounds in a game against Bluefield, which hints at usable energy and some situational upside if a team wants size, effort, and a no-drama role player[1].
