Amen Thompson has been making waves in the basketball world since 2021, particularly through his spectacular performances in the Overtime Elite league. Both Amen and Ausar took the OTE by storm and the Basketball community got hooked on their explosive style of play. A lot of Amen's success in the OTE is a result of his developed efficiency and confidence with which he approaches the game and it has paid dividends.
Amen's 2021-22 OTE Season
Amen’s first season with the Overtime Elite League met a lot of Expectations. He averaged 14 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Playing for Team OTE, he reached his first OTE finals but had to settle as the Runner ups against Team Elite.
Amen was rated as a Five-Star prospect by ESPN and a Four-Star prospect by Rivals coming out of High School. His decision to not play College Basketball was criticized by many, but OTE’s success helped Amen’s Decision.
Amen Thompson played with great energy and determination, having shot with over 40% efficiency. His ball-handling skills were noteworthy throughout the entire season. He played solid defensively, notably defending the perimeter range with regular steals and blocks in every game.
Amen's 2022-23 OTE Season
Amen Thompson continued to impress fans and NBA scouts alike with his consistency and dedication. Thompson averaged 16.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 2.3 steals, and nearly one block per game while shooting 56.6 % from the field.
Amen was more aggressive this season in scoring, offensive rebounding, ball-handling, and in perimeter defence. He even did a good job in the paint by protecting the rim up close. Amen used his physical attributes with better accuracy and results.
Furthermore, he increased his rebounds average to eight rebounds per game while still holding steady at three steals per contest.
Amen, and his brother Ausar won the OTE Championship with a 3-0 series win over the YNG Dreamz.
Is Amen Thompson NBA-ready?
Considering all these achievements from both seasons combined; it is clear that Amen Thompson is indeed NBA-ready! His incredible performances have shown consistent development as a player who can handle pressure efficiently under any circumstances. With such talent and potential for growth, it would not be surprising if he and Brother Ausar Thompson get selected within the top ten come June 22.
FAQs
A. Amen and brother Ausar Thompson signed a two-year contract with Overtime Elite on May 25, 2021.
A. Overtime Elite is a newly formed Professional Basketball League based in Atlanta, Georgia. It provides sixteen to twenty-year-olds an opportunity to play professional Basketball in the hopes of making it to major Pro Basketball leagues like the NBA.
A. Amen plays the Point Guard position.
