Hall of Fame
Kerwin Thompson – Eckerd College (Men’s Basketball)
Kerwin Thompson truly epitomized the phrase “student-athlete,” as he found a way to balance his time both as a physics major and am elite basketball competitor. A two-time All-American and All-Sunshine State Conference performer, Thompson was one of the most dominating post players to represent Eckerd College on the hardwood. He concluded his college career in style, winning both SSC Player of the Year and Eckerd College Athlete of the Year honors as a senior in 1996. Thompson left his mark on history, as he ranked first all-time in NCAA Division II history at the time of his graduation with 284 career blocked shots. Off the court, Thompson was involved in mentoring young people at a Bay area elementary school and also logged countless hours as a volunteer at summer basketball camps. Over time, Thompson’s shot blocking prowess has stood the test of time, as he still ranks in the Division II top-10 a decade after graduating from Eckerd. His playing days did not end after graduation, as he bypassed an internship with NASA for a chance to play with the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics, the CBA’s Omaha franchise, and in the professional leagues in Israel. Thompson becomes the second men’s basketball player from Eckerd College to join Coach Jim Harley in the SSC Hall of Fame.