Ausar Thompson

Ausar Thompson (born January 30, 2003; pronounced /əˈsɑːr/)[1] is an American professional basketball player for the Overtime City Reapers of the Overtime Elite league.

Ausar Thompson
No. 0 – City Reapers
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueOvertime Elite
Personal information
Born (2003-01-30) January 30, 2003
Oakland, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolPine Crest School
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022Team Elite
2022–presentCity Reapers
Career highlights and awards
  • Overtime Elite Champion (2022)
  • Overtime Elite Finals MVP (2022)

Career

Thompson attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida along with this twin brother, Amen. As a junior, he averaged 22.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.[2]

In 2021, Ausar along with Amen, signed with the Overtime Elite basketball league rather than pursue a college basketball career.[3][4][5] Ausar and his brother are both considered top prospects for the 2023 NBA draft.[6][7][8]

References
  1. Ausar Thompson Interview - Overtime Elite Practice - 12.5.22. Pro Insight. 2022-12-09. Event occurs at 0:09. Retrieved 2023-02-17 – via YouTube.
  2. "Broward 5A-1A boys basketball co-players of the year: Ausar Thompson and Amen Thompson, Pine Crest juniors".
  3. "Dr. Evil and the Disruption of the Basketball Order with Twins".
  4. "Overtime Elite lands another set of twins as Amen and Ausar Thompson choose professional program over college".
  5. https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/prep-broward/article251669113.html
  6. "2023 NBA draft: Overtime Elite's Amen and Ausar Thompson could pull off rare feat".
  7. "From 6-foot-9 dream board to a gamble on Overtime Elite: How Amen and Ausar Thompson could become NBA stars". 31 August 2022.
  8. "How projected top-5 draft prospects Amen and Ausar Thompson fared in 1st real test overseas".
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