Lauryn Thompson, a former Texas State women’s basketball forward, revealed her battle with a benign brain tumor, which led to her medical disqualification from the 2023-24 season, impacting both her physical and mental health.

By the Numbers
  • Diagnosed with a right-sided pituitary microadenoma
  • Medically disqualified from the 2023-24 basketball season
Yes, But

Thompson felt unsupported during discussions about her future with the Texas State women’s basketball program.

State of Play
  • Thompson will graduate in May with her master’s degree
  • She plans to return to the basketball world as a coach
What's Next

Thompson aims to advocate for student-athlete care and plans to make her comeback as a coach in the basketball realm.

Bottom Line

Lauryn Thompson’s story highlights the challenges faced by student-athletes and the need for enhanced support systems in collegiate sports.