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Former Port Neches-Groves basketball player, Travis Thompson has signed with Judson University. Thompson is transferring from Bethany University in California, which shut down teaching operations earlier this month. Judson an NAIA school in Elgin Illinois, will be the fourth different school Thompson has signed with since he gratuated from PN-G.  The 6-foot-4 guard originally signed with East Texas Baptist University before transferring Centenary College, formerly a Division 1 school that recently transitioned to Division 2. He redshirted there last season and eventually transferred to Bethany, also an NAIA school midways through the 2010-2011 season. Thompson is part of a four-person recruiting class for Judson head coach Tony Tompkins. "I am really looking forward to having him in our program," Tompkins said via e-mail. "He is a great shooter that will help spread the court for our play makers. He will be a great addition to our team."  Thompson is no stranger to being far from home, as he traveled with Athletes in Action three years ago, touring Central America and playing games with others his age. "We played against national teams in Guatemala and El Salvador", Thompson said. Thompson has been helping his former highschool by working out with current PNG players this summer. Thompson said he's tried to show them a college work out and keep them on their toes with drills he has learned at different programs. A Dean's list schloar at Centenary, Thompson also wants to go into coaching after he graduated. "I really want to show people that basketball players from Port Neches Groves can succeed,"Thompson said.

Congrats to you Travis. My prayers and best of wishes are with you! You deserve it, and don't let anyone tell you different. You are a GREAT player and can do GREAT things. We are so happy for you. My wife and I are going to try and make it to some games ( I sure hope you read this.) But man congrats on the big goal! I am sure the PNG town is so happy for you. this has to be awesome for Coach Abel to have someone achieve this. I know that they may have had some differences when he was there, but this shows you what it's all about. Congrats once again Travis! Coach Abel keep doing what your doing and things like this will happen. We are behind you all the way!

Ex-Port Neches Groves basketball star, Travis Thompson has left ETBU, to help his grandparents out in Alabama. I saw him working out, and quickly stopped what I was doing to talk to the young man. If you read this post, please pray for this remarkable man. His grandpa is real sick, and he took a step back to lend a hand to his family. I love hearing stories like this, and my heart goes out to him and his family. God Bless Travis, good luck to you, and hope you decide to pick basketball up again. The Lord has great plans for this young man.

PNG's Fab Five (my opinion) 1. John Worthington 2. Jamel Durasau (Sp) 3. Travis Thompson 4. Travis Weathersbee 5. Damon Kerr I know Thompson went to ETBU, and heard something about Weathersbee going to UT-Tyler. Worthington and Jamel went to Lamar Pa, Damon did not decide to go play anywhere. So PNG does produce collegiate athletes just not much.

Travis we wish you the best! You are an inspiration to us all, and we are very proud of you! Play your game, and do your best; we believe in you! It is great to hear that your doing this! We support you, and hope that your light shines through! God Bless you young man!

He average 7.2 is sophmore year. 16.3 his junior year. And 15.4 is senior year. He had a great high school career. I wish him the best, he will make us proud!

Not many players get the opportunity to fill their dreams of playing college ball, especially if your from PNG. Thompson was a big part of some success we had. Attitude got the best of him but he has the talent to do great things in college, and that college is ETBU. Just want to wish him the best! Good luck kid, we love you, and thank you for all the great memories. Coach Abel meant well, and he is a great coach in my eyes.

TRAVIS THOMPSON-PNG! maybe chris hammonds from ned?

Kerr from PNG graduated. I think you meant Travis Thompson. 1. J'Covin Brown 2. Jakolby Joesph 3. Tramain Thomas 4. Devin Bray 5. Travis Thompson 6. Jared Williamson 7. Decarlos Frank 8. AJ Dugat 9. Green 10. Chad Sims/Chris Hammonds

Going to look next year? Any good players returning for them besides Thompson?

WOW! i'm still in shock after hearing about this. My boy came up to me and told me, that's is amazing. Good luck to him! Great shooter he is

Who does PNG have comin back for them next year? I heard Travis Thompson, but I could have sworn this kid is a senior? I am doing something for them, and I need to know. Answers would be greatly appreciated 8)

Thompson #24 for PNG sure can shoot the J! He is a nice stroke! 10 of 13 his last two games, and two and ones! He is an amazing player 8)