Jeniah Thompson’s Two-Way Value: Rebounding Guard With Starter Upside
In the 2025-26 season, Jeniah Thompson has been a steady, physical backcourt presence for Southern Illinois, averaging 9.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists while shooting 47.4% from the field[12][14]. Her biggest differentiator is guard-sized rebounding—an unusual, team-helping skill that shows up in her 7.0 rebounds per game—and she also brings efficient scoring and toughness after playing through an injury-shortened 2024-25 season[3][12][14].
