2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 3
JaKayla Thompson
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 5-8
- Hometown:
- Louisville, Ky.
- Prev School:
- duPont Manual High School (Boston College)
Previous School
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the right place for me because it’s where faith, family, and winning come together. I wanted to be part of a program that not only competes at a high level but also cares about who I am beyond basketball. The coaches believe in me, the culture is strong, and I feel like I can grow here spiritually, athletically, and personally.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame meditation to calm my nerves.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom is very resilient and hard-working, a go-getter that will make anything happen when she really wants it.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
3 is a number that was passed on from my dad. Also, Allen Iverson was a player who I thought was the greatest player growing up.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Shrimp fettuccine alfredo
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Oura Ring
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Video games
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My dog Copper Kash Thompson
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Kyrie Irving
What is your favorite possession and why?
My Stitch plushie, it travels everywhere with me.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Baby” by Justin Bieber
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
South Africa, because I want to see my favorite animal, the elephant, up close and personal.
- Spent two years at Boston College (2023-24 and 2024-25)
- Appeared in 43 games over two seasons, making three starts as a sophomore
- Averaged 2.2 ppg and 1.7 rpg in 2024-25
- Scored a career-high nine points against New Hampshire, shooting 7-of-7 from the foul line
- Tallied seven points during a 2025 ACC Tournament first round victory over Syracuse, including the game-winning hoop with 1:27 remaining. She also recorded a plus-17 in 29 minutes of action.
Prep
- Graduated from duPont Manual High School
- Averaged 15.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.2 apg and 3.6 spg as a senior, becoming a finalist for Ms. Kentucky Basketball and earning first team all-state honors
- During her junior year, contributed 15.7 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.6 apg and 4.9 spg to a 22-7 squad that finished as the regional runner-up
Personal
- Daughter of Jarvis and Kendra Thompson
- Birthday is Aug. 16
- Interdisciplinary studies major
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the right place for me because it’s where faith, family, and winning come together. I wanted to be part of a program that not only competes at a high level but also cares about who I am beyond basketball. The coaches believe in me, the culture is strong, and I feel like I can grow here spiritually, athletically, and personally.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame meditation to calm my nerves.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom is very resilient and hard-working, a go-getter that will make anything happen when she really wants it.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
3 is a number that was passed on from my dad. Also, Allen Iverson was a player who I thought was the greatest player growing up.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Shrimp fettuccine alfredo
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Oura Ring
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Video games
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My dog Copper Kash Thompson
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Kyrie Irving
What is your favorite possession and why?
My Stitch plushie, it travels everywhere with me.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Baby” by Justin Bieber
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
South Africa, because I want to see my favorite animal, the elephant, up close and personal.
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