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05.14.2008 - Rivals Point Guards (2009)
Xavier Thames ranked 23 on the Rivals Point Guards 2009...View Rivals Point Guards 2009
05.14.2008 - Rivals150 for class of 2009
Xavier Thames ranked 122 on the Rivals150 for class of 2009...View Rivals150 for class of 2009
05.08.2008 - Mid-June decision coming from Thames
Xavier Thames, a 6-foot-3, 177-pound point guard from Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove, Calif., picked up a big offer this week and has jumped onto the recruiting radar for a number of new schools after his play in April...Read entire article
05.07.2008 - Cougs offer rising point guard
Less than three weeks ago, Xavier Thames told CF.C that Washington State had told him they wanted to see him play against top flight competition before deciding if they would offer....Read entire article
04.02.2008 - Thames thinking Rebels
Runnin' Rebel fans have witnessed head coach Lon Kruger's affinity for tough, athletic guards who will shoot (and defend) the three, play defense and get their teammates the ball. Another one could be on the horizon.....Read entire article
04.02.2008 - Jr. guard makes ISU unofficial visit
Iowa State received an unofficial visit from one of the top basketball prospects in Northern California this past weekend when Xavier Thames, a 6-foot-3, 177-pound point guard out of Elk Grove....Read entire article
01.01.2008 - Thames Breaking Records, by A.W. Prince, BearTerritory.net
A number of Bay Area hoops tournaments took flight just after Christmas Day, and as usual, most were extremely entertaining. One of the best tournaments we watched was the Marin Catholic Don Bambauer Memorial Christmas Classic, where Elk Grove (Calif.) Pleasant Grove high point guard Xavier Thames tore up the tournament record book....Read entire article
10.06.2007 - Thames Looking for Breakout Season, By Bruno Chu, HuskyDigest.com
The summer basketball evaluation period saw many 2009 prospects showcased across the country. While a few have already committed and many others received a large amount of recruiting attention, one sleeper to keep an eye on is Xavier Thames of Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove (CA). ...Read entire article
09.24.2007 - The Weekly Spin: More Than an X-Factor, By A.W. Prince, BearTerritory.net Senior Writer
One of the premier point guards in the west coast's outstanding 2009 class is Elk Grove (Calif.) Pleasant Grove standout Xavier Thames. While Thames has yet to truly break out on the national scene, he's well-liked by many programs in the Pac-10 because of his size, handle, and shooting stroke. The Weekly Spin checks in with the Eagles top prospect, who is more than an X-Factor...Read entire article
09.01.2007 - Class of 2009 National 150, by Hoops News
Cream of the Crop Top 150 National Rankings by Hoops News 116. Xavier Thames 6’2 CG Elk Grove (CA) Pleasant Grove UNDECIDED High Major Read entire article08.13.2007 - The Weekly Spin: A Fresh Look, By A.W. Prince, BearTerritory.net
Elk Grove (Calif.) Pleasant Grove point guard Xavier Thames had a big tournament playing for Compton Magic. Teaming up with Seeley, Thames often stoked the flames of the Magic offense upon his entry. He's quick with the ball, has a solid jumper, and has a lot of energy in his game. We've always been impressed with Thames ...Read entire article
06.07.2007 - Top 2009, 2010 California Players at Pangos All-American Camp
The Pangos All American Camp at the USC Galen Center was the premiere event on the West Coast the first weekend in June, as players from all over the country came to the camp to showcase their skills in front of the various media and scouts at the event. Founded by Dinos Trigonis, the camp in its 5th year of existence is an exposure event for some of the top West Coast players and others from throughout the country to seen by a series of national and other well known scouts. ...Read entire article
04.15.2007 - Wear twins are all-state sophomore selections, OCVarsity.com
First Team - All-State Sophomores - Selections by calhisports.com Story appeared on OCVarsity.com on April 15, 2007- Xavier Thames (Pleasant Grove, Elk Grove) 6-3 G
02.06.2007 - Trigonis Tidbits: Jennings' Homecoming A Victorious One, FullCTPress.net
6'3" soph Xavier Thames (Pleasant Grove/Sacramento CA) is having an excellent season - averaging 24 points per game. This athletic wing is attracting interest from the likes of Arizona (visited unofficially), Illinois, Washington, UCLA, USC, Kansas, Texas, Texas A&M, Arizona State and Gonzaga...Read entire article
02.23.2007 - X in High-Color, By A.W. Prince, BearTerritory.net Senior Writer
Elk Grove (Calif.) Pleasant Grove high school star Xavier Thames is back in another BearTerritory feature. This time, we spotlight the 6-foot-2, 175-pound Eagle playmaker in high-color for his first Rivals photo segment.Read entire article
02.21.2007 - Spotlighting Xavier Thames, By A.W. Prince, BearTerritory.net Senior Writer
Elk Grove (Calif.) Pleasant Grove high school star Xavier Thames is making a name for himself. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound standout sophomore posted one of the best prep seasons in the Sacramento area, and is red-hot on the radar of both Pac-10 and national programs. BearTerritory checked in with the 2009 prospect.Read entire article