Ausar Thompson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons. A five-star recruit out of Pine Crest School, he opted to play in Overtime Elite (OTE), winning two championships and twice being named Finals MVP, as well as the league MVP in 2023. He is the twin brother of fellow basketball player Amen Thompson. Thompson was drafted fifth overall by the Pistons in the 2023 NBA draft.
In July 2022, Ausar Thompson played for OTE affiliate Team Overtime in The Basketball Tournament. His team lost to Omaha Blue Crew, 74–70, in the first round of the tournament.
On December 12, 2022, Ausar Thompson earned league Player of the Week honors while playing for the City Reapers in the OTE league.
On February 6, 2023, Thompson was selected as Player of the Week for a second time after posting a league single-game record 12 assists, with 17 points and eight rebounds in 21 minutes against the Holy Rams.
On April 21, 2023, Ausar Thompson declared for the 2023 NBA draft, where analysts viewed him as a potential top-10 pick.
On October 25, 2023, Ausar Thompson made his NBA regular-season debut with the Detroit Pistons, recording four points, seven rebounds, three assists, and five blocks in a loss to the Miami Heat. He became the youngest player in NBA history to put up at least five blocks in an NBA debut.
In 2023, Ausar Thompson was named Overtime Elite (OTE) league MVP. He was also selected fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2023 NBA draft.
On March 20, 2024, Ausar Thompson was shut down for the season after being treated for a blood clot.
In 2025, Ausar Thompson played in the playoffs for the first time
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