JaKayla Thompson

Class:
Senior
Position:
G
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Louisville, Ky.
Prev School:
duPont Manual High School (Boston College)

2025-26 (Jr.)

Appeared in all 31 games during her first season as a Lady Flame, starting 19 times (including the season’s final 16 contests)
Led the team in steals (1.2 spg) while ranking second in assists (2.7 apg) and shooting a stellar 82 percent from the foul line
Came up with a game-high and career-high four steals in 18 minutes during a Dec. 7 victory at George Mason
Scored 17 points at Delaware on Jan. 17, nearly doubling her previous career high of nine
Totaled a team-high three steals at Western Kentucky on Jan. 22, including one which sealed the win in the closing seconds
Tallied a team-leading 13 points against FIU on Jan. 30, while grabbing six rebounds and hitting a pair of triples (both buzzer beaters)
Contributed 11 points, a team-high five assists, a team-leading two steals and zero turnovers to a Feb. 5 win at Jacksonville State. She scored the Lady Flames’ final five points of the night, including a game-sealing driving layup with 14.2 seconds left
Finished with 10 points during a Feb. 19 triumph at Missouri State, playing a career-high 37 minutes
During a Feb. 26 win over Middle Tennessee, tallied 10 points and seven rebounds
Recorded her first career double-double (10 points, career-high 10 rebounds) and matched her career high of six assists, Feb. 28 vs. Western Kentucky
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

Previous School

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.