Joe Thompson is one of three Louisiana natives on the 2017-18 University of South Alabama men's basketball roster. The Kenner, La. native signed with the program last fall and was an all-state performer at Bonnabel High School. He spoke with USAJaguars.com about his relationship with assistant coach Brock Morris, coming from a big family and who played the biggest role in his life as a basketball player.
When did you start playing basketball?
I've been playing basketball ever since I was a little kid. It started with my older cousin – she got me playing ball outside.