Amen Thompson

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 205
Country: USA (Oakland, CA)
Team: Overtime Elite
Classification: Non-College Draft Prospect
Birthdate: 1/30/2003

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 5
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 4 by the Houston Rockets

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid playmaker
Good rebounder
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Great athlete
Good motor

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can display spotty shot selection
Can tend to over-dribble into traffic, which can lead to turnovers
Can play too wildly on offense
Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

Amen Thompson is a very athletic, energetic point forward that could be one of the best prospects to come out of this draft.  He thrives at attacking the hoop to score and get assists, and he is a high-flyer that can make impressively athletic plays on both ends of the floor.  He will need to improve his jump shot, especially from beyond the arc, but he is a very talented prospect that could be a top 5 pick in the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
Prospective Insight’s Article on the Thompson Twins
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft
Overtime Elite Page

Games Scouted:
10/24/20 Dream Chasers vs. SFBA
11/12/21 Team OTE vs. Team Elite
3/13/22 Team OTE vs. Team Elite
10/20/22 City Reapers vs. California Basketball Club
3/4/23 City Reapers vs. YNG Dreamerz

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