 With the addition of Thompson, Towe, and Stoddard to the starting lineup in 1972–73, the team rebounded quickly from its recent struggles.David Thompson, known as "Skywalker" for his 44-inch vertical leap, impressed in his 1972 debut as a sophomore.In what was a 130–53 rout of Appalachian State, Thompson scored 33 points and collected 13 rebounds.