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Elijah Thomas, Admon Gilder - Texas A&M commits - Interview

July 21, 2018
Close friends Elijah Thomas and Admon Gilder pushed each other to become Texas A&M commits from Dallas-area high schools.

Elijah Thomas of Lancaster High School and Admon Gilder of Dallas Madison High School developed their games as friends and rivals. Thomas emerged as one of the top big men in the 2015 class, while Gilder built a reputation as a lights-out shooter.

Despite attending different schools, their friendship remained strong through AAU competition and pickup games. Their competitiveness drove mutual improvement, and both ultimately committed to continue their partnership at Texas A&M.