Freshman guard has played in seven games for Utah State this year with two starts and was averaging 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per outing.
THIS SEASON:
A very good athlete who has the potential to be a tremendous defender.
PREP SCHOOL:
Spent the 2009-10 season at Stoneridge Prep School in Simi Valley, Calif.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Averaged 19.0 points and 5.0 rebounds as a prep senior at Golden Valley (Calif.) High School, earning first-team all-Foothilll League honors... Was named a second-team all-CIF-Southern Section Division IIIA member as a prep senior helping Golden Valley win back-to-back Foothill League championships... Also named the Santa Clarita Valley's co-Newcomer of the Year... Scored 41 points against Gahr High School in the semifinals of the conference tournament and won the Battle of the Valley Skill Competition Dunk Contest.
PERSONAL:
Full name is Steven Marlow Thornton... Born Dec. 7, 1990 in Santa Clarita, Calif... One of five children of Steven and Mayda Thornton... Undeclared on a college major... Enjoys playing video games and paint ball.
