Ausar Thompson is one-half of the most athletic pair of brothers/twins the league has seen. He has an insane vertical and when put together with his amazing ability to shift his way around the floor it makes up an elite physical profile. At 6’7”, he’s huge for a guard and has really bullied his way into doing whatever he wants with Overtime Elite. Unlike his brother, he is a somewhat competent shooter but isn’t nearly the level of floor general. He doesn’t shoot from deep very often but his percentage, especially as of late, has been a pleasant surprise. Ausar has a much smoother stroke than his brother and simply looks a lot more comfortable with his shot. He’s flashed that clutch shot-making x-factor in some big close games throughout the OTE season but honestly these games hold very little overall value and pressure so I'm not sure if there are many stakes there. He is still a stellar passer for his size but has less point-guard potential than his brother. He isn’t on a separate level from his brother when it comes to finding teammates but he didn’t grow up playing the role of lead distributor. I think there are teams out there that could view him as a lead point guard creator but as of right now, he’s been utilized as a versatile wing that can work on and off of the ball. Ausar sometimes moves the ball too quickly for his own good which can lead to sloppy turnovers. Although the playmaking numbers are similar, it’s clear he isn’t given as much freedom when it comes to making the flashy passes. However, similar to his brother, he is a really gifted cutter and slasher. His athleticism makes it easy for him to zoom right to the rim and get over any defender he needs to get past. Ausar is another example of a great fast twitch and explosive athlete that alludes to a ridiculous upside. He is a nice lob threat that works well as a high-flying paint threat that if not watched, could be deadly. His touch, finesse, and skill might need some work for when he’s trying to finish efficiently but there is certainly no trouble when it comes to him getting the opportunities and the basket. Ausar could thrive next to another lead playmaker like his brother at the next level but honestly, he could blossom into more of a distributor himself if given more of an opportunity. With OTE he has had to share the court with Amen which has made it difficult for him to truly display his prowess and earn responsibilities with the ball. Defense is definitely a strong suit in his game that might be due to the athletic advantage he has in a weaker league but the film shows that he does have at least some capability. He is a good on-ball defender but like the rest of his game, due to inexperience and occasional tunnel vision, he can have lapses when it comes to off-the-ball defense. He keeps his feet planted well and has a feel for fighting over screens and cutting off passing lanes. He uses his great length well to deter the ball. Ausar can have some poor timing but he can come in as a nice weak side shot blocker when needed as he can easily get up to the rim. He has problems with overall court awareness sometimes and can overreach for bigger plays but this is common among younger players, especially on defense. Something that is promising is his nice switchability, he works well on a variety of different positions and can adjust his game for each one. His physical profile gives him all the tools available to be great on that end but he needs to clean up those aforementioned mistakes. His game is catered more towards a versatile on and off-ball role that is more adaptable to a system where he wouldn’t get as many touches. He does many more small things on the court than he gets credit for. Many view him as more of an athlete but he’s aware as a passer and defender. He rebounds the ball well and gets to the right spots. As his shot continues to improve he can trend more and more towards stardom. Although he is seen by many as the lesser brother and will garner many comparisons to Amen (as I've done a few times here), he should be viewed as a separate player. Ausar is honestly a very different prospect compared to his brother and I could see a world where teams start to turn and end up liking him more than Amen. He has a more stable game and doesn’t have the same gaping holes his other half does. I think that he comes in right away as honestly a more complete and impactful player with similar levels of potential. He has a centerpiece upside but I personally really like him as a complimentary star. I think he could be a stud, all-star-level role player, that can make a big winning impact as he figures out all the little mistakes that haven’t quite been kinked out yet.

Instead of writing a scouting report on Ausar Thompson, I’ve got a PSA: Ausar and Amen don’t play the same role, and therefore can’t be compared one to one. I’ve seen too many people on this site compare Ausar and Amen by saying who’s better at each skill, and by how much. Their argument for having Ausar over Amen is as follows. Ausar is a better shooter, taller, slightly better athlete, and averages more assists. There’s nothing wrong with saying Ausar is better than Amen as long as your logic is sound and consistent. Ausar is a wing and should be treated as so, while Amen is a guard.

Modern Andre Iguadala. Uber athletic wing. Tremendous finishing ability and transition player. Has elite first step and burst. Has good playmaking and shot-making abilities. The better shooter of the twins, however still needs to improve in that area. One of the best defenders in the draft. Moves his feet laterally and has high, active hands to contest and deflect. Makes multiple efforts to contest shots and rebound. High potential due to size, athleticism, IQ, and demeanor.

Ausar is an elite athlete. He’s got a great frame with a good wingspan and a strong body. He’s a great defender and has a high passing IQ and ability. He’s been improving his shooting which makes some believe that he might be the best Thompson twin, not Amen. Ausar is excellent at making passes off the dribble. He’s been developing as a shooter and driver. Ausar is an elite defender who has a nose for the ball. He is the better shooter of the Thompson twins as well as a better defender and his holes seem much more fixable. His athleticism isn't quite what his brother's is but it's still high level. Same thing with his playmaking. He's great playing off ball. His mechanics have improved as a 3 point shooter. He does screw up his finishing sometimes.