Missouri Southern State University Athletics

Prior to Southern
Thompson transferred to Missouri Southern from Chipola College. She started her college career at NCAA Division I institution Buffalo University and also spent time at Schoolcraft College. At Chipola College, she averaged 3.7 points per game (116 points) while shooting 52 percent from the field in 2025-26.

Thompson, a 5-10 forward from Columbus, Ohio, had a standout prep career at Africentric Early College in which she helped lead the Nubians to a 28-2 overall record and second straight and record-breaking ninth overall state championship as a senior. She ranked second on her team in rebounding and third in scoring for a squad that was ranked in the top 10 in the state in its district. In the final year of her high school career, Thompson led Africentric to its ninth consecutive City League girls' basketball title, scoring 21 points in the championship rout, and a second consecutive OHSAA Division III title, earning Tournament MVP honors after recording 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks in the final game of her career. She was named Honorable Mention All-State and a District 10 All-Star.