Washington State’s prototype scorer with elite shot-making upside
In the 2010-11 season, Klay Thompson was a one-man shot-creation engine for Washington State, finishing with 21.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game while ranking among the Cougars’ all-time leaders in 3-pointers, scoring, and scoring average[1][4]. His differentiator is effortless spacing: he can heat up fast, punish defenses from deep, and still contribute as a bigger guard who rebounds and defends with activity[1][4]. He also proved he could carry a high usage load after a breakout 37-point game early in his Cougars career[6]. If a team wants a smooth, low-drama bucket-getter with pro-level shooting gravity, this is the kind of fit that makes scouts grin[1][6].
