Education
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
After graduation from Saint John"s University, where he played for two years, Thornton moved to Italy, where he made a name for himself over the following decade. Thornton spent his most successful years with Montepaschi Siena for which he played on three occasions, winning as many national championship titles. Thornton will forever have a place in Saint John"s Red Storm lore, thanks to his 40-point performance against Duke on January 24, 1999, including seven three-pointers.
A highly versatile shooting guard, Thornton earned an All-Euroleague Second Team selection in the 2007-2008 season.
On August 8, 2012, Thornton signed with Dinamo Sassari. On December 25, 2013, he signed with Strasbourg IG for the rest of the season.
