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Myles Thompson joins South Dakota State for final college basketball season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:41 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

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Myles Thompson has transferred to South Dakota State University for his final year of eligibility. Previously a standout at Barton Community College, where he won a JuCo national championship, Thompson aims to bring his experience to the Jackrabbits. After a challenging previous season marred by injury, he is now healthy and ready to contribute. Thompson's skills as a forward will bolster a South Dakota State squad looking to return to NCAA tournament contention. He expressed enthusiasm about his new team's culture and his commitment to winning.

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•Thompson scored 27 points in a JuCo championship game.
•He averaged 10.8 points and 6.1 rebounds before injuring his shoulder.
•Thompson believes in the championship culture at South Dakota State.
•He previously played at SIUE and Barton Community College.

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2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Myles Thompson looking to finish career with flourish at South Dakota State

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Jun. 16—BROOKINGS — Myles Thompson won a JuCo national championship at Barton Community College, scoring 27 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the championship game. He'll try to take that winning pedigree into his new team at South Dakota State for one last year of college basketball. The Jacks have a good history with former JuCo champions — Coach Bryan Petersen and former standouts Doug ...
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