
Scott Thompson brings size, steady interior effort, and low-usage reliability for Santa Clara
In the 2008-09 season, Santa Clara forward/center Scott Thompson was a dependable frontcourt role player, averaging 0.9 points and 0.8 rebounds in 26 games while providing depth rather than high-volume production. His value was in being available, physical, and assignment-ready—useful traits for a team that wants a hard-working big who can absorb minutes, defend the paint, and stay within a system. He’s not a stat-sheet popper, but he’s the kind of player coaches trust to do the dirty work and keep the machine humming.