Deon Thompson Signs With Puerto Rican Basketball Club

Posted Jun 1, 2021
Former North Carolina forward and 2009 National Champion Deon Thompson has signed with Leones de Ponce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, the top-tier of Puerto Rican basketball. Thompson, the all-time leader in basketball games played for the Tar Heels, has adapted his game over the years and can now play a "stretch four" when needed. (Ceiling Is The Roof)

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