Dynamic Wing Reichen Thorpe Hitting His Stride at Chaminade

Chaminade College Prep (MO) has long been a breeding ground for high-level hoopers, with Jayson Tatum setting the gold standard. But right now, there’s a new name quietly earning respect across the high school scene—Reichen Thorpe. At 6-foot-8, he’s a matchup nightmare, but what really makes him stand out is how he thinks the game. Whether it’s his elite feel for spacing or his commitment to doing the dirty work, Thorpe is showing he’s more than just potential—he’s production, leadership, and discipline rolled into one. I had a chance to catch up with him about what it’s like walking the halls of a program that’s already touched NBA greatness—and how he plans to leave his own stamp. 

Chaminade has produced some serious hoopers—Jayson Tatum being the most famous name. How much of his legacy do you feel around the program, and does that add any extra motivation or pressure as you carve out your own path?