UMass Lowell men’s basketball redshirt-junior standout Jahad Thomas (Williamsport, Pa.) has earned River Hawk of the Week recognition for the first time this season, following back-to-back, double-double showings.
Thomas led the team to a 1-1 week, averaging 16.5 points and 13.0 rebounds per game with five assists and four steals. He shot 54.2 percent (13-24) from the floor on the week, as well.
The guard/forward started off strong, lifting the River Hawks’ to a 77-75 victory against Boston University on December 21 when he drove to the hoop and banked in the game-winning shot with just eight seconds left on the clock. He finished that contest with an impressive line of 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and four steals.
In the squad’s final game before the holiday break at Loyola on Dec. 23, he boasted team-best marks once again with 13 points and 15 rebounds, good for the first consecutive double-doubles of his career. He also chipped in with three assists on the night.
Thomas is currently leading UMass Lowell and the America East Conference in rebounds with 8.8 boards per game in 2016-17. Additionally, he is first on his team with an average of 16.0 points per game, and a total of 49 assists and 22 steals.
The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen each week in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition.
