Stephen Thompson Jr.

Stephen Mark Thompson Jr., (born March 23, 1997) nicknamed "Stevie", is an American-Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Vaqueros de Bayamón of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. He played college basketball for the Oregon State Beavers.

Early life and high school He was born in Harbor City, California, to Stephen and Amy Thompson.

He played basketball at Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California (2015).

As a freshman he averaged 10.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.

Erie Bayhawks (2020) On February 4, 2020, Thompson was signed by the Erie BayHawks of the G League. He played in one game for the team.

Stella Azzurra Roma (2020–2021) Thompson signed with Stella Azzurra Roma of the Serie A2 Basket on August 1, 2020. In 2020–21 he averaged 21.4 points (3rd in the league), 5.4 rebounds, and 2.1 steals (leading the league) per game.

Bnei Herzelia (2022–2023) On November 23, 2022, Thompson signed with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and European Basketball Champions League.

Return to Bayamón (2024) On March 22, 2024, Thompson re-signed with the Vaqueros de Bayamón, returning in April, after the G League season concluded.

Third stint with Wisconsin (2024–2025) On October 28, 2024, Thompson rejoined the Wisconsin Herd.

Third stint with Vaqueros de Bayamón (2025) Thompson returned to Bayamón for the 2025 season. On August 12, 2025, he helped the Vaqueros win their 17th championship.

As the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) season runs from March until July, Thompson can play in the NBA G League and the BSN both in their respective seasons.

Fourth stint with Wisconsin (2025–2026) On October 15, 2025, Thompson Jr. signed a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, two days later he was waived by the Bucks and returned to their NBA G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd. On November 7, Thompson was named to the Herd's opening night roster. On January 9, 2026, Thompson recorded 32 points and a career-high 11 assists in a 121-112 loss to the Long Island Nets; in the game, he also became the Herd's all-time leading scorer.

Fourth stint with the Vaqueros de Bayamón (2026-present)

On April 11, 2026, Thompson made his season debut, scoring 7 points and 5 rebounds. On May 10, 2026, he was selected as a BSN All-Star Game reserve.

In the conference semifinals against the Criollos de Caguas Thompson struggled throughout much of the series but delivered a standout performance in Game 5, recording 37 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists to lead his team to a dominant 122–77 victory. On August 23, 2026, Thompson helped the Vaqueros de Bayamón capture their second consecutive BSN championship, earning his third BSN title.

FIBA senior team competitions Thompson played in the 2021 Americas World Cup Qualifier, and the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup.