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Ray Thompson       

Ray Thompson attended Argo High School and lived in Summit, Illinois. He was an all-stater and McDonald’s All-American. He averaged 24 points and 10 rebounds as a senior.

At Iowa, he averaged 13.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. Prior to the 1989 NCAA Tournament, he was ruled academically ineligible.

After two seasons at Iowa and some academic and legal issues, he transferred to Oral Roberts for his final two seasons.

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SEASONS

1988-1989

Tom Davis

1989-1990

Tom Davis

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LINKS

• Search Iowa Hawkeyes Marketplace for Ray Thompson 
• Ray Thompson - NCAA Stats
• IBCA Hall of Fame - Ray Thompson [12/1/2017]
• Ex-Argo Star Gets A New Start At Oral Roberts [9/14/1991]

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FAMOUS QUOTES from Ray Thompson

At first, I put the blame everywhere but where it should be-squarely on my shoulders. I sat around and sulked for a while, but in the long run it made me grow up. Before that, I simply wasn't ready for success. I didn't know how to handle it. Being away from the game for a while gave me plenty of time to think, and what I concluded was it was time for Ray Thompson to get his act together.
9/14/1991... - Link to source - Quoted in an a article about his decision to transfer to Oral Roberts.

FAMOUS QUOTES about Ray Thompson

Tom Davis  from Iowa vs. Iowa State on 12/7/1989 - Link to source
I have to give Ray Thompson a lot of credit. He carried our defense with seven rebounds and added a three-pointer. I think this is the most determined I've seen Ray play.
- Discussing the play of Ray Thompson and his 32 points

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