Melvin Thomas

Melvin Thomas (born February 25, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who played 15 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia between 1992 and 2006.

Early life Thomas was born in the U.S. state of Alabama.

College career Thomas played college basketball at the University of Texas–Pan American for the Texas–Pan American Broncs between 1987 and 1990. He earned All-American South Conference Third Team honors in 1988–98 and All-American South Conference Second Team honors in 1989–90. He was also the UTPA Male Student-Athlete of the Year for 1989–90, and in December 1989, he was named the Jowers Jamboree tournament MVP.

Thomas amassed 1,306 points in three seasons and as of 2022, his total ranks ninth all time in school history. Alongside Doug Overton, the pair were one of the Hawks' all-time greatest import duos.

Thomas played four seasons for the Hawks before joining the Sydney Kings in 1996. He returned to the Taipans for the 2004–05 season and played his final NBL season with the Taipans in 2005–06.

In October 2013, the Illawarra Hawks retired his number 33 jersey. Noah grew up in Australia and played college basketball in the United States.

In February 2003, Thomas' brother died after being shot at his home in Detroit.

As of October 2013, Thomas was working as a Qantas baggage handler in Sydney.