Top-150 PF Malcolm Thomas names top 8 schools

Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic three-star power forward Malcolm Thomas is down to eight schools, he tells On3. Moving forward, the 6-foot-8, 195-pound rising senior will consider Cal, Florida State, Miami, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Virginia Tech, and Xavier.

Thomas has scheduled his first two official visits. He will visit Xavier on July 28-30, followed by Florida State on September 2-3. He also plans to schedule an official visit to Villanova in the near future.

According to the On3 150 player rankings, Thomas ranks as the No. 139 overall prospect in the 2024 class. He’s also the No. 30 power forward and the No. 4 player in the state of Maryland.

Thomas previews upcoming visits

Xavier: “Xavier has been recruiting me the hardest over the past several months. Even before officially offering me. I love the atmosphere of the school and the coaching staff. I have always wanted to play in the big East and I can see myself thriving at Xavier.”

Florida State: “Before being recruited by Florida State, I loved watching them play and have always thought this was a school where I could thrive on the court. I feel like since being recruited I have really connected with coach Hamilton and coach Nickelberry. They have shown me exactly how I can fit perfectly into the scheme. I feel like Florida State is a place where I can become a stronger version of myself on the court.”

Villanova: “Villanova is a place that has always been somewhat of a dream school for me to play. The environment is crazy, and the fan base is really strong. The coaches have made me feel a sense of “family” that I really had no idea about. I love the program and the system, and I really see myself becoming great at Villanova.”