University of the Pacific

2014-15 (Junior): 
Eric saw action in31 games and had 27 starts for the Tigers during the 2014-15 season. Eric equaled his career-high with 11 rebounds against Portland on January 22, getting his first double-double with 10 points. Thompson did not score but had career-highs of 11 rebounds and five blocks against San Diego on January 17. He scored a career-high 19 points against Pacific Union on November 20, pulling down nine rebounds. He had three double-figure rebounding games on the year.  

Junior College:
In 2013-14, Eric led Saddleback College to 24 wins, leading the team with 12.7 ppg and 8.6 rpg (15th in state). He played his freshman season at Lake Michigan Junior College in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Eric averaged 9.7 points and 9.6 rebounds per game in 2011-12 at Lake Michigan JC, adding 1.9 blocks and 1.2 steals per contest. He shot 55% from the field as a force on the block for the Red Hawks. He transferred to Saddleback Junior College in Mission Viejo, California after redshirting 2012-13 at Lake Michigan JC.

Personal:
Eric  is the son of Karen Amerson. He has three siblings, Jawvan, Kavon, and E''taja. Thompson is a communication major.