Anthony Thompson is an elite 2026 forward who recently received an offer from the Michigan State Spartans. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Thompson discusses the balance between playing and learning at an elite basketball camp.
Thompson dominated the AAU circuit. He received an offer from the Michigan State Spartans and head coach Tom Izzo. He also made the decision to play for Western Reserve Academy, the reigning prep basketball national champions.
I spoke with Thompson, who said his focus right now is to prepare for the Formula Zero camp in Phoenix, Arizona. Formula Zero is a camp that hosts elite high school and college talent from around the country, and it is run by NBA star Damien Lilliard. Thompson said he received an invite last month after one of his games, and he couldn't pass up "an opportunity like that.
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