Corny Thompson

Cornelius Allen "Corny" Thompson (born February 5, 1960) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6’8” (157 cm) 225 lb (102 kg) power forward who occasionally also played the center position. Thomson was a member of the Joventut Badalona team that reached a EuroLeague final in 1992, and lifted the trophy in 1994.

Corny Thompson
Personal information
Born (1960-02-05) February 5, 1960
Middletown, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiddletown (Middletown, Connecticut)
CollegeUConn (1978–1982)
NBA draft1982: 3rd round, 50th overall pick
Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
Playing career1982–1996
PositionPower forward
Number25
Career history
As player:
1982–1983Dallas Mavericks
1983–1984Detroit Spirits
1984–1990Pallacanestro Varese
1990–1994Joventut Badalona
1994–1996León
As coach:
2011–presentTrotamundos de Carabobo
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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