Jermel Thomas
Jermel Thomas
Jermel Thomas is an unconventional basketball player with an unusual blend of skills. As a fast-twitch guard with NYC flair and quick handling abilities, Thomas can quickly take control of games.
He played at Providence College before briefly appearing with the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets of the NBA.
Early Life and Education
Jermel Thomas (known by his nickname Mel Mel) and Karriem Thomas are members of Harlem’s Jellyfam crew and stars of viral video sensation Da City of Guards. Together, these brothers have amassed an ardent following on social media due to sharing their talents as basketball players and documenting their lives on Instagram.
Dad Scooter Thomas reports that Jermel’s family are searching for an academic environment which will provide him with an optimal chance to develop his game over the coming years, such as Power 5 programs, local DI schools and Overtime Elite League competition. They are considering Power 5 programs, local DI schools and Overtime Elite League as potential options.
Thomas made an outstanding varsity debut, showing great vision and handle as well as solid jumper technique and impressive range on mid-range shots. Thomas will certainly be one to keep an eye out for in future matches.
Professional Career
Jermel Thomas has taken on a variety of cases during her career, spanning juvenile delinquency, misdemeanors, felonies, and homicides. Additionally, she is known for her work promoting racial justice both inside and outside the office – recruiting and retaining diverse attorneys at Contra Costa Public Defender Office is one of her primary areas of responsibility.
As an accomplished high school basketball player, she earned herself a scholarship to Providence College in Rhode Island. Through tenacity and hard work, she made early NBA appearances with Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets before moving overseas and playing in Turkey and Italy.
Thomas is an ambassador for Collage Dance Company with the goal of seeing more dancers of color on professional ballet stages.
Achievement and Honors
Jermel Thomas is an author, business owner, motivational speaker and proud father who attributes all these accomplishments to hard work and determination. Furthermore, he strives to give back to his community.
He currently oversees Movement Through Hoops, a basketball training program in Manhattan and also acts as an NBA television commentator. Furthermore, Isiah Thomas Foundation was created with his name to provide educational and recreational opportunities to inner city youth.
He is a member of the Blue Key honor society. This national organization honors top students for academic achievement, leadership skills and character. Members are elected during spring semester of their junior year; to remain eligible they must exhibit high scholastic ideals while representing diverse backgrounds.
Personal Life
Jermel Thomas has many pursuits going in his life: He is a professional basketball player, business owner and motivational speaker – in addition to being a proud father and husband who strives to help as many people as possible along his journey.
He was raised in a challenging Brooklyn neighborhood and experienced the death of his mother at an early age, spending much of his youth roaming streets and being involved with law enforcement. Scooter Thomas taught him not to give up his dreams. Now they live by this mantra and share their story around the world through “Ball Is Life”, an emerging movement created by them and Scooter as role models. They have gained widespread acclaim online with their unique style and ability on court – garnering them many followers on social media!
Net Worth
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Jermel “Magic Mel” Thomas of Cardinal Hayes High School and New Heights AAU in Arizona has garnered the interest of Power 5 programs like Houston and Kansas State. Additionally, Overtime Elite League programs and Fordham, Manhattan and Hofstra are in contact with him to offer scholarship offers; Thomas is currently exploring his options.