The Guinness Book of World Records came to NC State in 1971 when David Thompson was a 17-year-old freshman. Thompson’s standing vertical jump at that time was 42 inches.

The Guinness Book of World Records came to NC State in 1971 when David Thompson was a 17-year-old freshman. Thompson’s standing vertical jump at that time was 42 inches.

What David Thompson meant to NC State basketball, UNC basketball's Michael Jordan. One of the greatest players in college basketball history, Thompson played at NC State from 1972-75 and was the ...

David Thompson, the N.C. State basketball legend, had a 70th birthday party Saturday in the Charlotte area. Thompson led the Wolfpack to the 1974 national title.

NC State’s David Thompson, Monte Towe, ... David Thompson, N.C.State basketball star, is hoisted by admiring fans after the Wolfpack beat Maryland, 89-78, in Reynolds Coliseum in 1973.

NC State’s David Thompson soars through the air during his final home game in Reynolds Coliseum against UNC-Charlotte on March 2, 1975. News & Observer file photo Then, there was the Great Fall.

NC State Wolfpack legend David Thompson received a statue outside of the old stomping grounds of the men's basketball team. NC State made the announcement in September.

David Thompson, a Basketball Hall of Fame swingman and former star player for the North Carolina State Wolfpack, will attend the Final Four in Glendale, Ariz., where the team will face No. 1-seed ...

NC State’s David Thompson soars through the air during his final home game in Reynolds Coliseum against UNC-Charlotte on March 2, 1975. News & Observer file photo ...

RALEIGH – NC State University will pay tribute to three-time All-American David Thompson with a statue sculpted in his honor that will be placed outside of Reynolds Coliseum. The unveiling will ...

NC State’s David Thompson soars through the air during his final home game in Reynolds Coliseum against UNC-Charlotte on March 2, 1975. News & Observer file photo ...

Here are some quotes from George and Meadowlark CEO John Skipper about their appreciation for Thompson. “Watching David Thompson on TV, when he starred at North Carolina State, was my ...