Former Providence Star Michael Thompson Leaves Duke Basketball Program
Click here

Chicago Hoops
Chicago Hoops
Message Boards
Basketball Headlines
Search Chicago Hoops
Email Chicago Hoops

CTU Online
Click here


Michael Thompson Decides To Transfer Out Of Duke Basketball Program


Chicago Hoops
December 2, 2003

Email Questions/Comments To [email protected]


Former McDonald’s All-American and Providence Catholic star Michael Thompson has decided to transfer out of the Duke basketball program. Thompson, a sophomore, was playing less than five minutes per game this season for Duke.

Thompson, a 6-10 center, played sporadically as freshman, but was expected to see his playing time dramatically increase this season with Casey Sanders gone to graduation. It didn’t happen as fellow sophomore Sheldon Williams and Shavlik Randolph are getting the bulk of the minutes in the post. In three games this season, Thompson averaged 2.3 points and 0.3 rebounds per contest.

Thompson reportedly considered transferring last year as a freshman, but opted to remain at Duke. He is expected to complete the fall semester at Duke while he evaluates his collegiate options.