Rod Thorn was one of the nation's premier backcourt players as a West Virginia University senior in 1963. Thorn led the Mountaineers in scoring, rebounding, shooting percentage and assists for two seasons, and established six records during his playing days. He scored 1,785 points for his career.

Born in Weirton, West Virginia, Thorn grew up in Princeton, West Virginia, and became one of the state’s most prized basketball prospects. His high school reputation was so great that the State Legislature declared him a natural resource. Also an A student, Thorn entertained the idea of going to medical school at Duke before West Virginia coach Fred Schaus intervened.

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• Position: Forward/Guard
• Hometown: Princeton, W.Va.
• Inducted into WVU Hall of Fame: 1992