Jade Thomas brought veteran guard grit and shot-making to UNLV
Jade Thomas is a steady, high-IQ guard profile who made her mark at UNLV as a freshman in the 2020-21 season, when she started all 24 games, averaged 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, and ranked third in the Mountain West in minutes played at 35.7 per game. Her differentiators were her durability, perimeter scoring, and willingness to do the dirty work on the glass — not just a spot-up shooter, but a guard who could handle real workload and deliver in pressure moments. She also battled rib and shoulder injuries later in her career, so fit matters: when healthy, she projects as a tough, versatile backcourt piece with competitive edge.
