Low-usage Bakersfield forward with efficient finishing and a defensive rebounding base
In the 2025-26 season, Cartrell Thompson has produced 0.9 points and 0.8 rebounds in 5.2 minutes per game for Cal State Bakersfield, while shooting 87.5% from the field[2]. His standout differentiator is size-and-efficiency: earlier at Talladega in 2023-24, he averaged 9.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, showing a profile built on rim protection, interior physicality, and activity around the basket[4]. He looks like a fit for teams needing a disciplined, low-usage frontcourt piece rather than a high-volume scorer[2][4].
