Gary Thompson (basketball player)

Gary Thompson
Thompson with the Phillips 66ers
Personal information
BornRoland, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight158 lb (72 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoland (Roland, Iowa)
CollegeIowa State (1954–1957)
NBA draft1957: 5th round, 35th overall pick
Drafted byMinneapolis Lakers
PositionGuard
Number20
Career highlights
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
Representing  United States
Basketball
Pan American Games
1959 ChicagoTeam Competition

Gary Thompson is a retired American basketball player and broadcaster. He was an All-American player at Iowa State. Following his collegiate career, Thompson played for the Phillips 66ers of the Amateur Athletic Union and had a successful career as a broadcaster.