Amen and Ausar Thompson, twin brothers from Overtime Elite, have declared for the 2023 NBA draft, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Amen Thompson averaged 16.4 points, 5.9 assists and 5.9 rebounds on 56.6% shooting from the field this past season with the City Reapers. He produced five 20-point games and was named to the All-OTE first team after helping his team to the championship.
Ausar Thompson was named MVP in the regular season and playoffs with the Reapers after posting averages of 16.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He improved his scoring to 21 points per game in five appearances during the playoffs.
Overtime Elite stars Amen and Ausar Thompson – twin brothers who are projected to be high lottery picks – have officially declared for the 2023 NBA Draft. https://t.co/sOLIM2JMrY
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 21, 2023
The two are projected to be lottery picks this year after a productive two years with Overtime Elite. Each has elite athleticism, which has allowed the duo to dazzle in the open court. Both can score from virtually all over the court.
Of the two, Amen Thompson is viewed more as a point guard with his ability to run the offense and get others involved. Ausar Thompson plays more on the wing and dazzled down the stretch of the season and in the playoffs with his scoring.
They are both viewed as raw prospects and have perhaps as high of a ceiling as any player in the draft. They ooze potential on both ends of the court and should be high picks on June 22, as a result.
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