Senior forward Donte Thomas is the first player featured in the Bradley Men's Basketball "Get to Know the Braves" series. Each week, fans can learn about their favorite players through the voice of their teammates.
The longest-tenured member of the Bradley program, Thomas averaged 7.7 points and a team-leading 6.6 rebounds last season. The rising senior increased his production down the stretch, posting 10.8 points per game in the final 16 games of the season, shooting 59.8 percent, while also leading the Braves in boards in 19 of the final 24 contests.
Named to the MVC Most Improved Team following his sophomore campaign, Thomas is the team's active leader in games played (94), games started (54), points (605), rebounds (479) and steals (51).