Newman University Athletics

Missouri State University: Played for three seasons as a forward at Missouri State...As a junior, appeared in 26 games and made one start, averaging 6.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game...Scored a season-high 19 points on 3-for-3 shooting from 3 in a 73-61 win at Southeastern Missouri State...Totaled a career-high 21 points as a freshman against No. 20 Wichita State...In his sophomore season, averaged 5.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game...Appeared in 29 games with one start as a sophomore...Hit 25 3s and finished shooting 36.8 percent from 3-point range in sophomore season...His freshman season, earned 12 starts and played in 31 games...Was the No. 5 freshman scorer in the Missouri Valley Conference at 6.9 points per game...Added 2.8 rebounds per game...His 214 points ranked 13th on MSU's all-time freshman scoring list...Named the MVC Newcomer of the Week on Jan. 28, 2013.

Heights HS: Prepped at Wichita Heights High School his senior season...Part of a 23-2 6A state championship team...Averaged 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game with 41 made 3s...Helped the Falcons defeat Blue Valley North, 73-61, to capture the state championship. Heights had a 62-game winning streak - a Kansas prep record - during Thurman's time. Southeast HS: As a junior, played at Wichita Southeast High School, averaging 19.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 blocks per game...Earned All-State First Team and All-City honors...Rated as a three-star recruit by both Rivals.com and ESPN.