Energetic, efficient UTEP forward with proven rebounding and finishing
Paul Thomas was a polished, high-motor forward for UTEP whose best seasons showed why coaches trusted him: in the 2018-19 season he played in all 29 games with 27 starts, averaging 7.7 points and 5.2 rebounds, while earlier in the 2016-17 season he shot 55.1% from the floor and ranked among Conference USA’s better rebounders[1]. Recruiting reports praised him as an agile, explosive athlete who could play above the rim and run the floor, which hints at a fit for teams needing energy, mobility, and efficient interior play rather than pure shot creation[6][8].
