University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 0
Tayla Thomas
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-3
- High School:
- IMG Academy
- Hometown:
- East Orange, N.J.
- Prev School:
- Northwestern
2026-27 JUNIOR SEASON
• Signed with Minnesota in April 2026
2025-26 SOPHOMORE SEASON (at Northwestern)
• Started 28 of the 29 games she played in and averaged 9.7 points and lead the team in rebounds (7.2 per game) and blocks (1.2 per game)
• Shot 43.8 percent (104-of-237) from the field and scored in double figures 11 times
• Had nine games with at least 10 rebounds
• Recorded a team-high five double-doubles
2024-25 FRESHMAN SEASON (at Northwestern)
• Played in 20 games
• Averaged 1.4 points and 1.7 rebounds
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three year varsity player
• Co-captain
• Named the No. 56 recruit in the class of 2024 by ESPN HoopGurlz
• Played AAU for Essence-Nike as co-captain in 2023
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Earl and Sabratha Thomas
• Father, Earl, played basketball at Skidmore College
• Brother, Randy, played basketball at NJCU
• Brother, Nick, played football at Boston College
• Signed with Minnesota in April 2026
2025-26 SOPHOMORE SEASON (at Northwestern)
• Started 28 of the 29 games she played in and averaged 9.7 points and lead the team in rebounds (7.2 per game) and blocks (1.2 per game)
• Shot 43.8 percent (104-of-237) from the field and scored in double figures 11 times
• Had nine games with at least 10 rebounds
• Recorded a team-high five double-doubles
2024-25 FRESHMAN SEASON (at Northwestern)
• Played in 20 games
• Averaged 1.4 points and 1.7 rebounds
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three year varsity player
• Co-captain
• Named the No. 56 recruit in the class of 2024 by ESPN HoopGurlz
• Played AAU for Essence-Nike as co-captain in 2023
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Earl and Sabratha Thomas
• Father, Earl, played basketball at Skidmore College
• Brother, Randy, played basketball at NJCU
• Brother, Nick, played football at Boston College
Play in Focus: Amaya Battle
Thursday, April 02
Postgame Reaction: Sweet Sixteen
Saturday, March 28
Press Conference: Sweet Sixteen Preview
Thursday, March 26
Thank You Gopher Fans
Wednesday, March 25
