High School: Perry
Hometown: Perry, GA
College: Florida State University
Position: Small Forward/Power Forward
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 221 lbs.
Class: Senior
Positives:
Thornton is a super athlete and already possesses an NBA-ready body. He has an excellent motor and can finish nicely in transition. Thornton can shoot from beyond the arch, but likes to attack the basket, which leads to many chances at the charity stripe, which he converts very well from. He is a good defender with exceptional quickness.
Negatives:Thornton can force shots and will need to get more consistent from mid-range. He doesn't really have any post skills, nor a great basketball IQ as he is still kind of erratic in his decisions.
Overview:Thornton can be a very good player at the next level, despite being a bit raw still. His athletic ability will help him in the NBA and could end up being a Shawn Marion type of player. Not bad at all.
