Ausar Thompson
Updated on 3/10/23. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 200
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: Lottery
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker
Gifted rebounder for his size
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Very good athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be turnover prone
Can play too wildly on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Ausar Thompson is a very athletic, energetic swingman that has a variety of skills that could prove to be useful at the next level. He excels at attacking the hoop to score and pass the basketball, and he is also a good rebounder and defender. He will need to improve his jump shot, but he is a very talented prospect that could end up being a likely lottery pick in the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Prospective Insight’s Article on the Thompson Twins
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft
Games Scouted:
10/24/20 Dream Chasers vs. SFBA
11/12/21 Team OTE vs. Team Elite
3/13/22 Team Elite vs. Team OTE
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