Thompson to return to Cowboys under Linder

By Davis Potter

Casper Star-Tribune

LARAMIE — One of Wyoming’s own is staying put following the coaching change to the Cowboys’ basketball program.

Sophomore forward Hunter Thompson announced Monday he’ll be returning to the team next season to play for first-year coach Jeff Linder. The Pine Bluffs native took to Twitter to make his intentions known.

“Over the past few weeks I have spent time with my family and loved ones,” Thompson wrote in a series of tweets. “Despite all the pessimistic attitude towards Wyoming basketball I am happy to announce I am staying home. No matter where I may roam,...