Ausar 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: 4
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 5 by the Detroit Pistons

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid playmaker
Gifted rebounder for his size
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Very good athlete
Good motor

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
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’s shown an improved jumper this past season, and he’s consistently played very well in high stakes games in the Overtime Elite league. He will still 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
Overtime Elite Page

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
3/4/23 City Reapers vs. YNG Dreamerz

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