Davion Thompson Emerging as a Premier Guard Prospect, Drawing National Attention
There’s a quiet confidence to the way Davion Thompson plays the game. It’s not flashy or forced - just efficient, poised, and increasingly hard to ignore. The 6-foot-3 combo guard out of Link Academy (MO) has been steadily climbing the national rankings, and with each performance, he’s proving why he’s one of the most coveted guards in the Class of 2027.
Thompson’s rise isn’t happening in a vacuum. He’s surrounded by elite talent at Link Academy - a program that’s become a breeding ground for high-major prospects under the guidance of longtime head coach Chad Meyers.
With teammates like Carlos Medlock (Michigan State), Tristan Reed (Mississippi State), and Trent Perry (Kansas), Thompson is learning to thrive in a system loaded with future college stars. That means fewer shots, more playmaking, and a heightened emphasis on efficiency.
“Everyone is good around me, so the adjustment is not taking as many shots and play-making more,” Thompson said. “You just have to be more efficient. You have to guard (on every possession).”
That mindset was on full display at the recent LVLUP Athletics Hoopfest, where Thompson posted 12 points, five assists, and four rebounds in a 77-57 win over Veritas Prep (CA). It wasn’t a stat-stuffing performance, but it was a clear example of how he impacts the game in multiple ways - controlling pace, creating for others, and locking in defensively.
College programs have taken notice. Thompson is hearing from a growing list of high-major schools including Arkansas, Texas Tech, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Missouri, Oregon, Michigan, and NC State. He recently took a visit to Arkansas and picked up an offer from Texas Tech on November 29.
When breaking down his recruitment, Thompson speaks like a player who’s doing his homework - not just chasing logos, but evaluating systems, coaching styles, and developmental paths.
Arkansas made a strong impression during his visit. “It was a great visit.
The coaching staff really told me about how they produce so many pros,” Thompson said. “They’ve got some wings who can really play and a good big man in (Trevon) Brazil.
Darius Acuff played really well in the exhibition game I saw. They let their guards play with freedom.”
Indiana also stood out for its guard-friendly approach. “It’s definitely a good basketball school,” he said.
“They let their guards play with freedom and in space. That’s what I picked up on when I visited there a couple of months ago.”
Kansas, a perennial powerhouse, is pitching a leadership role. “I really liked the campus, Bill Self, and the entire coaching staff,” Thompson said.
“They are telling me they need a guy who is going to come in there and have the ball in his hands and make plays. Someone who is going to be a leader from the start.”
Oklahoma caught his attention with how they utilized former guard Jeremiah Fears, now with the New Orleans Pelicans. “It’s a good basketball school,” Thompson noted.
“I saw how they really let him space. He really had the freedom to take over games.”
Texas Tech is a newer player in the mix, but they’re already painting a clear picture of his potential role. “I just started hearing from them a few weeks ago,” he said. “They want me to come and have a play-making role, a role similar to (sophomore guard) Christian Anderson.”
Thompson’s game is still evolving, but the foundation is already rock solid - a smart, unselfish guard who can score when needed, defend his position, and elevate the players around him. In a class full of talented guards, he’s carving out a lane of his own, one efficient possession at a time.
And with his recruitment heating up, expect that lane to get even more crowded with suitors.