James Thompson Class: Senior Hometown: Folsom, Calif. Last College: Sacramento CC Height / Weight: 6-0 / 190 Position: RHP Experience: 1V

James begins his second season at UNLV after transferring from Sacramento City College.

2003: James compiled a 3-0 record in 19 appearances in 2003 ... threw 34.1 innings with 19 strikeouts and 16 walks ... threw five shutout inning with five strikeouts against San Diego State on March 30 ... stuck out four in 2.2 innings of work against BYU on March 22 ... threw 2.2 shutout innings with three strikeouts against College of Charleston on Feb. 7.

Sacramento City College: James compiled a 2-0 record in 2002 with 28 strikeouts in 25 innings ... helped the team to a second place finish in the state.

High School: James threw a no-hitter against Woodland High School (No. 1 in the area) in 1999 ... named first team all-area and all-conference in 1999 ... helped the team to a sectional championship in 1999 ... played in Optimus game ... also an all-conference punter on the football team.

Personal: James Dominic Thompson was born on May 19, 1981 in Redwood City, Calif. ... son of Craig Thompson and Joyce Bullivant ... majoring in sociology ... attended Savannah College of Art and Design before transferring to Sacramento City College ... also enjoys golfing and wakeboarding ... considers his parents to be the greatest influence on his athletic career.