Ausar XLNC Thompson is a professional basketball player, born on January 30, 2003. As of October 2024, he plays for the Detroit Pistons after being selected by the team as their fifth overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Thompson attended Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and did not attend college despite receiving offers from Arizona, Alabama, Auburn, Arizona State, and Kansas. During his sophomore season, he averaged 17.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game. He was a five-star recruit according to Rivals and ESPN. As of October 23, 2024, Thompson has played 63 games, scoring 556 points, grabbing 402 rebounds, and making 120 assists.
Ausar Thompson's Nationality
Ausar Thompson holds American nationality. He was the OTE Champion twice, in 2022 and 2023, and was named to the All-OTE First Team in 2023.
Ausar Thompson's Hometown
Ausar Thompson grew up in San Leandro, California. He started playing basketball at the age of seven with his father and was homeschooled in sixth and seventh grade to focus on basketball.
Ausar Thompson's Birthplace
Ausar Thompson was born in Oakland, California, United States, to parents, Maya Wilson and Troy Thompson. He has a twin brother Amen and an older brother, Troy Jr. They later moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, so the siblings could play basketball a year early at Pine Crest School. Thompson earned second-team All-County honors and was named the OTE Finals MVP in 2022 and 2023, as well as the OTE Most Valuable Player in 2023.
FAQs on Ausar Thompson
A. Ausar Thompson weighs 218 lbs (99 kg).
A. Ausar Thompson's jersey number is 9 in the Detroit Pistons.
A. Ausar Thompson is 21 years old as of October 2024.
A. Ausar Thompson stands 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall.
