Trey Thompson Drops Surprising Hint on Iowa Commitment and Sudden Reclassification Move

“To start, I want to take the time to thank God for always walking by my side and leading me down the right paths. I would also like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for always supporting me through my basketball endeavors. Extremely thankful for my parents for sacrificing so much for me to follow my dreams and passions.

Something big just landed on Iowa’s hardwood scene — and man, it’s got the Hawkeyes buzzing with excitement. Trey Thompson, a towering 6-foot-8 forward from Greeneville, Tennessee, didn’t just commit to Iowa; he accelerated his timeline, reclassifying from the 2026 to the 2025 recruiting class. This move isn’t just a win; it’s a statement. With powerhouse suitors like Tennessee, Purdue, Kansas, Clemson, and Vanderbilt rolling out offers, Thompson putting his trust in Iowa speaks volumes about the program’s upward trajectory. The kid’s no joke either—averaging an impressive 21.8 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game while shooting lights out from deep and the charity stripe. I gotta say, moments like this remind me why college hoops recruiting is one of the most thrilling parts of the game — the potential, the passion, the promise. It’s gonna be fascinating to watch how Thompson’s skills reshape the Hawkeyes’ court presence next season. Ready to dive deeper into this recruiting coup? LEARN MOREIn a massive recruiting win for Iowa basketball on Saturday, four-star forward Trey Thompson announced his commitment to the Hawkeyes.”With that being said, I have decided to re-classify up to the 2025 class and commit to the University of Iowa. Go Hawkeyes,” Thompson wrote in his social media announcement.The 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward out of Greeneville, Tenn., chose the Hawkeyes over offers from some powerhouse programs, including Tennessee, Purdue, Kansas, Clemson and Vanderbilt.Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews

Thompson has averaged 21.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game on 56% shooting from the field, 45% from 3-point territory, and 81% from the free-throw line in his three varsity seasons from Greeneville High School, per his MaxPreps profile.Initially a 2026 recruit, Thompson announced he is reclassifying and will join the Hawkeyes this coming season.