Daniel Thomas gives UNC Asheville a tough, rebounding-first frontcourt presence
In the 2025-26 season, Daniel Thomas emerged as a physical, dependable paint defender for UNC Asheville, averaging 4.9 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game and earning Big South All-Freshman Team honors; he also started 19 games and showed steady interior impact with toughness, rim protection, and a willingness to do the gritty work that doesn’t always show up in scoring. [3][5] He’s a good fit if your team needs a hard-nosed forward who can rebound, defend, and anchor the interior rather than stretch the floor. [1][5]
