Kingston Thomas, a standout in Michigan’s Class of 2027, announced that he will spend his senior year at La Lumiere School in Indiana, marking a surprising shift from the state’s traditional powerhouses.
During his tenure at East Lansing, Thomas helped the program capture a Division 1 state championship in 2025 and finish as runners‑up this season, contributing 14 points and six rebounds per game while earning all‑state honors from the Michigan Sports Writers and the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan.
La Lumiere, long known as a finishing school for NBA talent, has produced players such as Jaren Jackson Jr., Jaden Ivey, Jordan Poole and Isaiah Stewart, and the move places Thomas in a lineage of prospects who have leveraged the Indiana prep program as a springboard to the next level.
Recruiting Landscape
Rivals.com rates Thomas as a three‑star prospect and lists offers from Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Bowling Green, Robert Morris and Miami (Ohio), underscoring the blend of local and regional interest that accompanied his decision.
Rebuilding the Trojans
His departure leaves the Trojans with a significant void, as they also lose Mr. Basketball winner KJ Torbert and senior all‑league performer DQ Stewart, forcing the coaching staff to rebuild around new talent while aiming to maintain the momentum built during a 27‑2 campaign.