Jason Carlton Thompson (born July 21, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League.

[5] He led Rider to the 2008 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament finale against Siena College a day later.

[6] Rider finished the regular season and conference tournament schedule with a strong 23–10 record, but still missed an at-large bid to the NIT.

Rider lost its first-round game to the Old Dominion Monarchs 68–65; Thompson finished with 15 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks.

[11] On June 25, 2012, the Kings tendered a qualifying offer to make Thompson a restricted free agent.

[14] On July 31, the 76ers traded Thompson to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Gerald Wallace, cash and draft considerations.

In their first-round matchup, Thompson scored 14 points and grabbed a game-high 18 rebounds in the Rebel Riders' 78–70 loss to Team Fancy.

On August 11, 2018, Thompson signed a deal with Sichuan Blue Whales in the Chinese Basketball Association.

[29] On October 3, 2022, Thompson announced his retirement from professional basketball and became an assistant coach for the Rider Broncs.