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Jacob Thornton '17 Recruiting Profile
ClubTriangle Blazers
Height6'7"
Weight235lbs
Age25
Primary PositionPower Forward
Secondary PositionCenter
Dominant HandLeft
Points/Game12
Free Throw %56
Field Goal %60
Rebounds/Game9
Wingspan6'-8"
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My time is centered around playing basketball, academics, playing/writing music, computers and church youth group. My short term goals are to continue academic and athletic development through high school in preparation for a successful collegiate academic and basketball career. I am ambidextrous and shoot equally with both hands around the basket but am also comfortable shooting the 12-15 ft jumper or 3 pointer. I play the 5, 4 and 3 positions depending on game conditions but I like playing physically inside best. Many years of competitive soccer growing up helped me develop footwork and speed getting up and down the court. Playing on previous championship teams has fueled my desire and given me the knowledge to know how to win in highly competitive games. In prior years, archery was a significant pursuit with success finishing 2nd in the state NCNFAA Indoor Archery State Tournament-Recurve Bow three consecutive years. However, I have given up formal archery competition and performing in a band started by my brother and I in order to spend more time developing as a basketball player. I am a seven time team starter, two time Team Captain, ten time AAU MVP, three time NCHEAC Conference and Regional Champion, NCHEAC All-Region selection and one time team NCHEAC State Champion. I know how to help a team win. I have multiple interests but my passion is basketball.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #40
Individual Awards
- Captain, 1st Team All-Region
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #40
Individual Awards
- Captain, 1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
- 2014 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #40
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, Captain
Team Awards
- 30-9 Record, East Coast Tournament JVB Pool 3A Champion, Conference Chanmps, Regional Chanmps
- 2013 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #40
Team Awards
- 24-4 Record, State 3rd Place, Regional Chanmps, Conference Chanmps
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2016 Triangle Blazers (AAU U-17)
- Starter
- 2015 Triangle Blazers (AAU-U16)
- Starter
- 2014 Triangle Blazers (AAU- U15)
- Starter
- 2012 South Wake Sabres (MSB)
- Starting Center. Team won the NCHEAC MSB Regional and State Championship. 22-3 Record
- 2010 Hoop City (AAU- U11 )
- Competitively Selected for Hoop City Elite top team.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Cam McLean- South Wake Sabres
- Travel / Club Coach
- Michael Dixon- Triangle Blazers
Events
- Camp/Event
- NCHEAC Conference State All-Star Game
- 5/26/17 to 5/26/17
- Scored 14 Points
- Camp/Event
- Phenom Hoop Report, Summer Jam 2 Live Event
- 7/23/16 to 7/24/16
- Selected team "MVP" in 1 of 3 games, averaged 11 points (14 high), 10 rebounds (14 high) and 4 blocks (6 high) per game.
- Camp/Event
- Phenom Hoop Report, CP3 Live Tournament
- 7/15/16 to 7/17/16
- Selected as Blazer's "MVP" in 4 of 4 games, 10 pts (16 high), 8 rebounds (11 high), 3 blocks (4 high) per game. Phenom comments- "Jacob Thornton had a crafty 10 points, showing touch over both shoulders for the Triangle Blazers." "Jacob Thornton went for 8 points, showing good touch around the basket."
- Camp/Event
- Cedarville University Basketball Camp
- 6/27/16 to 6/30/16
- Camp/Event
- NCHEAC Conference State All-Star Game
- 6/04/16 to 6/04/16
- 13 points, 10 rebounds, 1 block, 2 assists
- Camp/Event
- William Peace (Claude Shields) Team Camp
- 5/05/16 to 5/05/16
- Camp/Event
- NC Phenom 150 Session II Fall
- 10/24/15 to 10/24/15
- Camp coach Coach Prescott stated, “Jacob is a true big man. His talent was out of this world, his footwork and movement was great for a big man. He has a great work ethic...and passer friendly hands."
- Camp/Event
- Covenant College Men's Elite Basketball Camp
- 9/25/15 to 9/26/15
- Camp/Event
- William Peace (Claude Shields) Elite Camp
- 8/04/15 to 8/04/15
- Camp/Event
- Phenom Hoop Report Summer Havoc " Live Event"
- 7/24/15 to 7/26/15
- Selected as Most Valuable Player in 1 of 4 games with 12 points, 7 Rebounds
- Camp/Event
- Phenom Hoop Report Champion Classic " Live Event"
- 7/10/15 to 7/12/15
- Selected as Most Valuable Player in 4 of 4 games played, statistics per game average- 11 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks.
- Camp/Event
- Washington and Lee Elite Camp
- 6/19/15 to 6/21/15
- By Invitation
- Camp/Event
- Lincoln Memorial Elite Camp
- 6/13/15 to 6/13/15
- By Invitation
- Camp/Event
- 2015 East Coast Championship Tournament
- 3/11/15 to 3/14/15
- East Coast JVB Pool 3A Champion, Scored 20 points with 21 rebounds, 1 block, 4 assists in the championship game.
- Camp/Event
- Basketball Individualized Training Camp
- 12/29/14 to 12/30/14
- Training on footwork and low post moves
- Camp/Event
- North Carolina Phenom 150 Camp Session II
- 10/25/14 to 10/25/14
- Stats-3 Game Format; Shooting Percentage- 88%; Points 16 (High), 9.3 (Ave.); Rebounds (11 High), 8.3 (Ave.); Blocks 6 (High), 3 (Ave.)
- Camp/Event
- Campbell University Elite Prospect Camp
- 8/02/14 to 8/02/14
- Attendance by Invitation
- Camp/Event
- Basketball and Fitness Camp
- 7/15/14 to 9/04/14
- Cam McLean- Director
- Camp/Event
- Washington & Lee University Elite Prospect Camp
- 6/13/14 to 6/15/14
- Attendance by Invitation
- Camp/Event
- 2014 HSPN East Coast Home School Basketball Championships
- 3/11/14 to 3/15/14
- Starting Center, JVB Team finished 4th in 2A Pool
- Camp/Event
- 2014 NCNFAA Indoor Archery State Tournament- Recurve Bow
- 3/02/14 to 3/02/14
- Achieved 2nd place in the State
- Camp/Event
- 2014 NCNFAA Indoor Archery State Tournament- Recurve Bow
- 2/28/14 to 3/01/14
- Achieved 2nd Place in the State
- Camp/Event
- Basketball Shooting Camp
- 12/24/13 to 12/27/13
- Cam McLean-Director
- Camp/Event
- Basketball Fundamentals Camp
- 8/05/13 to 8/08/13
- Cam McLean-Director
- Camp/Event
- Barton College Basketball Shooting Camp
- 6/17/13 to 6/20/13
- Camp/Event
- Basketball Fundamentals Camp
- 6/10/13 to 6/14/13
- Cam McLean-Director
- Camp/Event
- Basketball Fundamentals Camp
- 5/13/13 to 5/16/13
- Cam McLean-Director
- Camp/Event
- 2013 NCNFAA Indoor Archery State Tournament- Recurve Bow
- 3/01/13 to 3/03/13
- Achieved 2nd Place in the State
- Camp/Event
- 2012 NCNFAA Indoor Archery State Tournament- Recurve Bow
- 3/02/12 to 3/04/12
- Achieved 2nd Place in the State
- Camp/Event
- Networks Basketball Training
- 2/01/12 to 5/31/12
- Robert Nunley- Director
- Camp/Event
- 2014 Campbell University Elite Camp
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Training
- Micah Lancaster basketball training @ Hoop City, Morrisville, NC 2010/11
- 1 year
- Intense skills training and conditioning in multiple areas
- Robert Nunley 2012
- 1 year
- Personal training on all general basketball skills
- Barton College Basketball shooting camp
- 1 year
- 5 days in the summer
- Cam McLean basketball mini camps
- 1 year
- (3) one week long basketball camps on multiple skills
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2016 Triangle Blaze | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 Triangle Blaze | 2014 Junior Varsity | 2014 Triangle Blaze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 12 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
| Season High Points | 24 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 24 | 10 |
| Rebounds/Game | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Season High Rebounds | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 14 |
| Assists/Game | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Season High Assists | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Steals/Game | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Blocks/Game | 3 | 2 (6 high) | 2 | 3 (6 High) | 2 | 2 |
| Field Goal Pct. | 60 | 48% | 60% | 53 | 53 | 61 |
| Free Throw Pct. | 56 | 59% | 50% | 52 | 48 | 50 |
| Games Played | 23 | 19 | 27 | 20 | 39 | 19 |
| 3 Point FG's | NA | |||||
| 3 Point FG Pct. | NA |
| Statistic | 2013 Junior Varsity |
|---|---|
| Points/Game | 9 |
| Season High Points | 18 |
| Rebounds/Game | 7 |
| Season High Rebounds | 15 |
| Assists/Game | 1 |
| Season High Assists | 2 |
| Steals/Game | 1 |
| Blocks/Game | 2 |
| Field Goal Pct. | 60 |
| Games Played | 28 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Senior Year- Honors English Honors Physics Honors German 3 Junior Year- Honors English Honors History Honors Anatomy/Advanced Biology Honors Precalculus/Trigonometry Honors German II Honors Worldview Psychology 150-Dual Enrollment Sophomore Year- Honors English Honors Chemistry Honors History Honors Geometry Honors Economics Honors German Church HistoryAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society Duke University TIP (Talent Identification Program) Recipient NCAA Eligibility #- 1001573486
- ActivitiesFounder and President of my Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes Volunteer Service Referee for Upward Program 3 years, Volunteer Basketball Children's Camp Instructor, Music-drums and piano (playing/writing), Archery
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