M-Club 2025: Mel Brooks Thomas

Mel Brooks Thomas is a member of the of the 2025 M-Club Hall of Fame. During her four-year (1982-85) Ole Miss basketball career, Marilyn Brooks Thomas played a vital role as the Lady Rebels compiled a 106-20 record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament all four seasons, including the first NCAA postseason berth in 1982. Brooks Thomas, a senior captain for the 1984-85 Elite Eight team, averaged 10.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game in her career. She is a member of the 1,000 Point Club with 1,308 points, which ranked fourth-best in Ole Miss history after her final season. She also finished her career ranked No. 3 for career rebounds (854), No. 5 for career free throws made, and No. 4 for free throws attempted. An induction ceremony is planned for Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Inn at Ole Miss. Tickets are on sale. The Hall of Fame Class will also be honored two days later at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium during the Rebels' contest against Florida on Nov. 15. For ceremony tickets: https://olemissalumniassociation.regfox.com/m-club-hall-of-fame-2025