Daniel Thomas Signs with Lobo Men’s Basketball

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico men’s basketball program announced Thursday that Daniel Thomas has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend New Mexico, joining the Lobos’ 2024 recruiting class. Thomas, a 6-8 forward from Dallas, comes to UNM after earning all-state honors at Dallas Carter High School.

Thomas becomes the third player in the class of 2024 to sign with New Mexico, joining guard Kayde Dotson and forward Jovan Milicevic. Dotson and Milicevic signed their letters of intent with the Lobos during the November signing period.

Daniel Thomas | 6-8 | Forward | Dallas, Texas | Dallas Carter HS

Three-star recruit … 2024 Texas Class 4A All-State … District 13-4A Defensive Player of the Year … helped lead Carter to a 31-6 record and a top 25 ranking in Texas … McDonalds All-America nominee … played for Lone Star Elite AAU team

Richard Pitino on Thomas: “We are excited about our addition of Daniel to our basketball program. He has the size, toughness and upside that we were looking for in a young post player. He will fit in well with our culture on and off the floor.”

Thomas on UNM: “I chose New Mexico because it felt like the perfect fit for me. When I went on my visit, as I got to know the coaches better, they made me feel like it was home. I can’t wait to get there and play in front of all those Lobo fans at The Pit.”