Amen and Ausar Thompson, twin brothers from Overtime Elite, have officially 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.
The two are projected to be lottery picks this year after a productive two years with Overtime Elite. They have elite athleticism, which has allowed them to dazzle in the open court, and 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 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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Story originally appeared on Rookie Wire